1. A look into the 2 different systems
measurement
A look into the 2 different systems

2. Measurement Watch this video on the history of measurement:
There are 2 systems of measurement used today: the metric system and the customary system
Most of the world uses the metric system.
The United States, Liberia, and Burma use the customary system.
The customary system is also called the standard system and imperial system (similar system used in the United Kingdom).
Watch this video on the history of measurement:
Metric & Standard Measurement

3. Metric system Millimeter: length equal to one thousandth of a meter
1,000 mm = 1 m
Centimeter: length equal one hundredth of a meter
100 cm = 1 m
Meter: basic length of the metric system equal to 1,000 mm
Kilometer: length equal to 1,000 m
1,000 m = 1 km

4. Metric system
Used by most countries in the world
Based on a system of 10’s just like decimals to make conversions easier]
Converting from one unit to the other just involves moving the decimal left or right the correct number of places
Watch this video on the Metric System (just up to Celsius temperature, a little more than the first 5 minutes): Metric System Film

5. Metric system Answer these questions in the Measurement Check-up doc:
In what unit of measurement should we measure…
The width of a coin?
The depth of a swimming pool?
The length of a pencil?
The distance from Caracas to Maturin?
The distance an ant travels in 30 seconds?

6. customary system System came from England’s Imperial system
Was once practical using king’s measurements
Inch: unit of measure equal to one twelfth of a foot
12 in = 1 ft
Foot: unit of measurement equal to 12 inches
Yard: unit of measure equal to 3 feet
1 yd = 3 ft
Mile: unit of measure equal to 5,280 ft
1 mi = 5,280 ft

7. customary system
Answer these questions in the Measurement Check-up doc:
In what unit of measurement should we measure…
The distance run in a marathon?
The length of a soccer field?
The dimensions of your bedroom?
The length of your finger?
The depth of a swimming pool?

8. Units of weight and mass
Not only are lengths different between the metric and customary system, but so are units of weight and mass.
When we talk about weight in the U.S., we use ounces, pounds, or tons. When we talk about mass, we use milligrams, grams, and kilos.
Mass and weight are 2 different measurements. Weight has to do with the pull of gravity on an object. Mass measures how much matter an object contains.
Weight can change, but mass never changes.

9. Units of weight and mass
Answer these questions in the Measurement Check-up doc:
What units of measurement are used to measure mass?
What is the difference between weight and mass?
Give 2 examples where weight changes.

10. Units of weight and mass
U.S. Customary Weights Metric Masses
1 ton = 2,000 pounds (lb) 1 kilogram (kg) = 1,000 grams (g)
1 pound = 16 ounces (oz) 1 gram (g) = 1,000 milligrams (mg)

11. Units of weight and mass
Answer these questions in the Measurement Check-up doc:
In what unit of measurement should we measure…
The weight of an elephant?
The mass of Saturn?
The weight of a bean?
The mass of a cereal box?

12. Units of capacity
Another way is which we use measurement is in talking about capacity, or volume. Again, there are different measurements in customary and metric capacities.
U.S. Customary Capacities Metric Capacities
3 Teaspoons (tsp) = 1 tablespoon
1 cup (c) = 8 fluid ounces (fl oz) kiloliter (kL) = 1,000 liters (L)
1 pint (pt) = 2 cups liter = 1,000 milliliters (mL)
1 quart (qt) = 2 pints
1 gallon (gal) = 4 quarts

13. Units of capacity
Answer these questions in the Measurement Check-up doc:
When might you use customary measurements of capacity?
You have 2 quarts. How many pints is this?
You’re adding milk to a pancake recipe. The recipe says add 2 gallons of milk. Is this correct? If not, what should it say?
Do some research. About how many milliliters are in a fluid ounce?
About how much water should you drink a day: 1 kL, 1 L, or 1 mL?

14. Reading a standard ruler
You have 2 choices of videos…
Print out handouts found here: Reading Inches and Measuring Inches
Watch this video: Reading a Ruler (This video is geared towards 3rd grade so I apologize that he is talking to you as if you’re a little kid. But the video is easy to follow).
OR go to this link which is a shorter video: Reading a Ruler2
Complete worksheets to be turned in when you get back to school.

15. Reading a metric ruler
Print out handouts found here: Reading Millimeters and Measuring in Millimeters
Watch this video: Reading a Metric Ruler
Complete worksheets to be turned in when you get back to school.