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What is Capacity? Follow this link to understand what capacity is. © 2020 Elementary

What are the tools used to measure capacity? Check in the kitchen. You will

What are the units to measure capacity? Liter The metric units that are used

Estimating Capacity Choose an appropriate unit between m. L and L to estimate. Example:

Conversion of Metric Units When you want to compare two capacities, the units should

Kilo Hecto Carry zeros while going down the stairs Deka Base unit liter or

Exercise 1 Convert to the indicated unit. Write the missing numbers. 2 l =

Comparing Units of Capacity To compare you should change to the same unit. Example:

Problems of the Week 1. Tom cycled 13 km on Saturday. He cycled 10,

2. During a day, Simon drank 1 L of water in the morning, 500

Suggested Activity: Hunting for Measures Look for some measures in m. L and L

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What are the tools used to measure capacity? Check in the kitchen. You will probably find a measuring cup that your mother uses to measure how much liquid she needs to make a cake (such as milk or oil). Some of the tools used to measure capacity are: Measuring Cup Dropper Syringe © 2020 Elementary I Math Jesus & Mary School Beaker

What are the units to measure capacity? Liter The metric units that are used the most are: l Milliliter ml 1 liter = 1, 000 ml Half (or ½ or 0. 5) a liter = 500 ml 2, 000 ml = 2 l © 2020 Elementary I Math Jesus & Mary School 1, 000 m. L 1, 500 m. L

Estimating Capacity Choose an appropriate unit between m. L and L to estimate. Example: To fill a pail with water, which unit do you use to measure: m. L or L? milliliters is too small so you use liters The pail will hold several liters. © 2020 Elementary I Math Jesus & Mary School

Conversion of Metric Units When you want to compare two capacities, the units should be the same. Whenever you want to add or subtract capacities, the units should be the same, too. That’s why you will need to convert one of the units , so they become the same. © 2020 Elementary I Math Jesus & Mary School

Exercise 1 Convert to the indicated unit. Write the missing numbers. 2 l = ml Draw the metric 34 l = ml staircase on a 500 ml = l paper and 10, 000 ml = l use it for this exercise. 4, 000 ml = l 15 l = ml 0. 5 (or ½) l = ml 2 l 500 ml = ( ____ ml + ____ ml =) ml © 2020 Elementary I Math Jesus & Mary School

Comparing Units of Capacity To compare you should change to the same unit. Example: 1 l 800 ml 1 l = 1, 000 Exercise 2 ml 1, 000 ml >Use 800 ml Compare. >, < or =. 25 ml 1 l 8 l ____ 80, 000 ml 1, 500 ml 4 l 2 l 4, 000 ml 2, 500 ml _____ 2 l 1, 000 ml _____ 10 l 12, 000 ml 12 l © 2020 Elementary I Math Jesus & Mary School ml 70 l _____ 7, 000 Draw the metric staircase on a paper and use it for this exercise.

Problems of the Week 1. Tom cycled 13 km on Saturday. He cycled 10, 300 m on Sunday. a. How many meters did he cycle on Saturday? . . b. How many fewer meters did he cycle on Sunday than on Saturday? . . © 2020 Elementary I Math Jesus & Mary School

2. During a day, Simon drank 1 L of water in the morning, 500 m. L of water in the afternoon and 200 m. L of water in the evening. a. How many m. L of water did Simon drink that day? . . b. A person should drink 2 L of water every day. Did Simon drink enough water that day? Explain. . . © 2020 Elementary I Math Jesus & Mary School

Suggested Activity: Hunting for Measures Look for some measures in m. L and L on the following items and write them down. Ø A bottle of shampoo . Ø A big gallon of water . Ø A small box of juice . Ø A bottle of milk . Ø A gallon of oil . Ø A bottle of detergent © 2020 Elementary I Math Jesus & Mary School .