Measurement Erika Holmes Gallons, Quarts, Pints, and Cups
Content Area: Math Grade Level: 3rd Summary: The purpose of this instructional PowerPoint is to help students to distinguish between gallons, quarts, pints and cups. Learning Objective: Given a picture of Mr. Gallon and brief overview on capacity, the student will be able to successfully answer questions on an instructional PowerPoint with 100% accuracy. Content Standard: GLE 0306.4.5: Solve measurement problems involving fractional parts of linear units and capacity units. Accomplishment: 0306.4.7: Recognize the relationships among cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
Meet Mr. Gallon http://www.teachhouston.uh.edu/TeachHouston_document/lesson_plans1/images/GE NERIC_image002.gif Click on the link above to see a picture of Mr. Gallon! This picture will help you to remember the different measurements that make up a gallon.
1 gallon = 4 quarts 1 quart = 2 pints 1 pint = 2 cups So 1 gallon includes: 4 quarts, 8 pints, and 16 cups
Question: Which of the following is the biggest? Quart Cup Gallon Pint
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If you have 3 pints, how many cups do you have? Question: If you have 3 pints, how many cups do you have? 5 cups 6 cups 7 cups 8 cups
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How many pints are in 2 gallons? Question: How many pints are in 2 gallons? 46 pints 32 pints 16 pints 8 pints
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If you have 12 cups, how many quarts do you have? Question: If you have 12 cups, how many quarts do you have? 3 quarts 4 quarts 5 quarts 2 quarts
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Games: Click on the link above to play an online game. http://www.oj.com/ojgame.html Click on the link above to play an online game. Make sure you read the directions very carefully!
Summary Every gallon is equal to either 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 16 cups. A gallon has the largest capacity, and a cup has the smallest. 1 gallon = 4 quarts 1 quart = 2 pints 1 pint = 2 cups Don’t forget about Mr. Gallon to help serve as a visual reminder!
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