Customary Measurement Conversions Mrs Wheaton Foundations of Algebra
Customary Measurement Conversions Mrs. Wheaton Foundations of Algebra
Monday October 2, 2017 How do I get ready for class? 1) On Desk: binder, pens/pencils 2) You are tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell rings. Homework: Customary Conversions Upcoming…… Warm Up: Solve and graph the inequalities 1) 2)
Learning Goal MGSE 5. MD. 1: Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. Students will be able to convert units for length, weight, and capacity in the customary system. What do you already know (relating to the learning goal)?
Customary Measurement Conversions
Systems of Measure What do you already know?
Standard/Customary Units of Measure • Used by everyone in a certain area. • Do not change from person to person. • Used for length, weight, and capacity. Can you give some examples?
Standard/Customary Units Lengths **When using abbreviations in customary units, DO NOT use periods except when abbreviating “inch” (in. )
Standard/Customary Units Weights
Standard/Customary Units Capacities
Customary Units of Measurement Fill in as many as you already know.
Customary Measurement Conversions Step 1: Write the units given. Step 2: Select a conversion factor from the reference sheet. Step 3: Multiply by the conversion factor as a fraction. (Place the units you want in the numerator and the units you want to cancel out in the denominator) Step 4: Simplify (Do not forget to include units in your final answer!) ** Some problems may require more steps.
Customary Measurement Conversions
Customary Measurement Conversions
Customary Measurement Conversions
Customary Measurement Conversions
Customary Measurement Conversions 1) There is a jar on the cabinet by the refrigerator. If Keona pours 114 ounces of water into the jar three times to fill it, how many quarts of water does it take to fill the jar? (round to the nearest whole number)
Customary Units of Measurement 2) Brad's father asked an engineer to survey the field behind their house. He wanted to plant some orange and tangerine trees there. According to the survey, the field is thirty-two feet long and six yards wide. What is the perimeter of the field in feet?
Customary Units of Measurement 3) John wanted to impress his friends by winning the 200 yard dash at the track meet. If he runs 8. 2 feet per second, how long will it take him to complete the dash? (round to the nearest tenth)
Customary Units of Measurement 4) Lizzy saw a raccoon in her backyard last weekend. She put out some water and a bowl with 3 cups of food. The raccoon drank all the water and ate 1/2 the food. How many ounces of food did the raccoon eat?
Classwork/Homework Customary Conversions Word Problems & Worksheet
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