1. Converting Metric Units
MD. 1

2. Learning Target
I can convert metric units of weight, length, and capacity.
How can you convert and compare metric units?

3. Our Goal
Convert. 1.) 16 m= ______ mm 2.) 65 L = ______ cL (centiliters) 3.) 15 cm = ______mm Compare. Remember to convert first. 4.) 10 kg 18,000 g

4. Base Units Distance or Length is measured in METERS.
Capacity, which is the amount a container can hold, is measured in LITERS.
Mass is measured in GRAMS.

5. Labels & Base Units Largest to Smallest
Kids (kilo) Have (hecto) Day Dreams (deka) Under (BASE UNIT) Dad’s (deci) Car (centi) Mirror (milli)
Largest to
Smallest

6. Watch Me Convert 15 kilometers to meters.
Step One: Count the number of hops you will take on your key.
Step Two: Determine if you LSM or have SLD.
Step Three: Convert.

7. Watch Me Convert 1.8 decimeters to millimeters.
Step One: Count the number of hops you will take on your key.
Step Two: Determine if you LSM or have SLD.
Step Three: Convert.

8. Work With Me
Convert 24.7 grams to milligrams, centigrams, and decigrams.

9. Work With Me
Convert 3.9 kiloliters to hectoliters, dekaliters, and liters.

10. You Try & Check with your Partner
1.) Convert 8.47 L (liters) to deciliters (dL). 2.) Convert 8.47 L (liters) to centiliters (cL). 3.) Convert 8.47 L (liters) to milliliters (mL).
12 gallons = _______ pints
4.65 yd = ________ feet

11. You Try & Check with your Partner
1.) Convert hectograms (hg) to dekagrams (dag). 2.) Convert hectograms (hg) to grams (g). 3.) Convert hectograms (hg) to decigrams (dg).
21 pounds = _______ ounces
12.3 cups = ________ fluid ounces

12. You Try on Your Own
1.) 6 L = _______ mL 2.) 4 dg = ______ cg 3.) 42.5 m = ______ cm
Compare.
13 cups 96 fl oz
25 lb oz

13. Evaluate Me
Parker ran 10.2 decimeters, 1 meter, and 5,100 centimeters. How many millmeters did he run all together?

14. Can you convert metric units of weight, length, and capacity?
Can you hit the target?
Can you convert metric units of weight, length, and capacity?
PROVE IT!!!

15. Turn the papers into the tray.
Corner Work
Grab your pencil & clipboard. Walk to your corner. Sit in a circle. Let one person pass out the papers. Work together to solve the problems.
Turn the papers into the tray.
You have 10 minutes.

16. Exit Ticket
Convert. 1.) 16 m= ______ mm 2.) 65 L = ______ cL (centiliters) 3.) 15 cm = ______mm Compare. Remember to convert first. 4.) 10 kg 18,000 g
When you complete your exit ticket, submit it to the tray.
Then, you need to pick up your math & science homework from the cart.

17. Exit Ticket
Convert. 1.) 16 m= ______ mm 2.) 65 L = ______ cL (centiliters) 3.) 15 cm = ______mm Compare. Remember to convert first. 4.) 10 kg 18,000 g

18. Corner One
Convert. 1.) 7 g = ______ mg 2.) 5 km = ______ m 3.) dL (deciliters) = ______ mL Compare. 4.) 6 km 660 m

19. Corner Two
Convert. 1.) 7 g = ______ mg 2.) 5 km = ______ m 3.) dL (deciliters) = ______ mL Compare. 4.) 6 km 660 m

20. Corner Three
Convert. 1.) 7 g = ______ mg 2.) dL (deciliters) = ______ mL Compare. 3.) 6 km 660 m 4.) 3.2 kg 32 hg (hectograms)

21. Corner Four
Compare. 1.) 6 km 660 m 2.) 3.2 kg 32 hg (hectograms) 3.) 525 cL 1,521 mL 4.) Kelly made one batch of raisin and pretzel snack mix. So far, she has used 1,425 g of the mix. How many grams does she need to add to the mix to make 2 kilograms?