Measurement Notes Metric The whole world uses metric

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Measurement Notes

Measurement Notes

Metric The whole world uses metric units of measurement!

Metric The whole world uses metric units of measurement!

Metric All metric measurement units contain either the words meter, liter, or gram as

Metric All metric measurement units contain either the words meter, liter, or gram as the base word.

Linear/Length We use length to measure how long something is or to measure distance.

Linear/Length We use length to measure how long something is or to measure distance.

Linear/Length Some tools to measure length: Ruler, measuring tape, yardstick, meter stick, odometer

Linear/Length Some tools to measure length: Ruler, measuring tape, yardstick, meter stick, odometer

Metric

Metric

Linear/Length Millimeter- about the thickness of a dime. Centimeter (cm)about the width of a

Linear/Length Millimeter- about the thickness of a dime. Centimeter (cm)about the width of a Reese’s pieces

Linear/Length Decimeter (dm)- This is 10 centimeters or about the width of an adult’s

Linear/Length Decimeter (dm)- This is 10 centimeters or about the width of an adult’s hand.

Linear/Length Meter (m)- About the distance from one hand to another when you stretch

Linear/Length Meter (m)- About the distance from one hand to another when you stretch your arms. 100 cm = 1 meter

Linear/Length Kilometer (km)- 1, 000 meters. About the distance you can walk in 15

Linear/Length Kilometer (km)- 1, 000 meters. About the distance you can walk in 15 minutes.

US Customary Used in the United States

US Customary Used in the United States

Linear/Length Inch (in. )- distance from thumb to first knuckle Foot (ft)- size of

Linear/Length Inch (in. )- distance from thumb to first knuckle Foot (ft)- size of a ruler or height of a cat

Linear/Length Yard (yd)- about the length of a baseball bat Mile- distance you can

Linear/Length Yard (yd)- about the length of a baseball bat Mile- distance you can walk in 20 minutes.

Mass When we measure mass we weigh something.

Mass When we measure mass we weigh something.

Mass Weighing Tools: Scale or balance

Mass Weighing Tools: Scale or balance

Metric

Metric

Mass Milligram- About the mass of a grain of salt.

Mass Milligram- About the mass of a grain of salt.

Mass Gram (g)- is the mass of a dollar bill Kilogram (kg)- is about

Mass Gram (g)- is the mass of a dollar bill Kilogram (kg)- is about the mass of a baseball bat

US Customary

US Customary

Mass Ounce (oz)- the weight of a slice of bread Pound (lb)- the weight

Mass Ounce (oz)- the weight of a slice of bread Pound (lb)- the weight of a loaf of bread Ton- the mass of a bread truck

Liquid/Capacity Measures volume Tools: Graduated Cylinder; measuring cup, metric measuring cup

Liquid/Capacity Measures volume Tools: Graduated Cylinder; measuring cup, metric measuring cup

Metric

Metric

Liquid/Capacity Milliliter (ml)- used to measure medicine. Liter (l)- half a two liter of

Liquid/Capacity Milliliter (ml)- used to measure medicine. Liter (l)- half a two liter of pop

US Customary

US Customary

Liquid/Capacity Fluid Ounce (oz)measurement for baby bottles Cup (c) -8 ounces

Liquid/Capacity Fluid Ounce (oz)measurement for baby bottles Cup (c) -8 ounces

Liquid/Capacity Pint (p)- 2 cups Quart (qt)- 2 pints, 4 cups Gallon (g)- 4

Liquid/Capacity Pint (p)- 2 cups Quart (qt)- 2 pints, 4 cups Gallon (g)- 4 quarts

Temperature Measures how hot or cold something is Tools: Thermometer

Temperature Measures how hot or cold something is Tools: Thermometer

Metric

Metric

Temperature Celsius (C)- Water o freezes at 0 C and o boils at 100

Temperature Celsius (C)- Water o freezes at 0 C and o boils at 100 C

US Customary

US Customary

Temperature Fahrenheit (F)- water o freezes at 32 F and o boils at 212

Temperature Fahrenheit (F)- water o freezes at 32 F and o boils at 212 F