1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What do capacity and volume measure?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Capacity is a measure of how much a container can hold and is usually measured in liters (L) or milliliters (mL). Volume is a measure of how much space an object takes up and is usually measured in cubic centimeters (cm3). These two measurements are related, but it’s important to know the difference between them.
Understanding Capacity and Volume Metric Measurements
3. Slide
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Capacity: The amount of something that can be contained. Volume: The amount of space that an object takes up. Metric Measurements: Measurements used in the metric system, which is based on the number 10.
Concepts:
4. Slide
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The first capacity unit was invented in 2000 BC by the Babylonians. It was called the kur (24 eggs) and was equal to 60 seahs (144 eggs). The SI (International system of units or metric) unit of volume is called the cubic meter and is equal to 1000 liters. The SI unit of capacity is called the liter and is equal to 1 cubic decimeter.
Did you know?
5. Open question
300 seconds
How many milliliters are in a liter?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What is the difference between capacity and volume?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What did you learn about converting milliliters to liters and kiloliters?
8. Open question
300 seconds
How can you use what you learned about capacity and volume metric measurements in your everyday life?
9. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a giraffe playing basketball
10. Drawings
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Question: You are a baker with a recipe that requires 2 cups of milk. How much sugar do you need in metric measurements? Clues: • 1 cup is equal to 236.59 milliliters In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. In pairs, write a step-by-step guide to convert 2 cups of sugar into metric measurements B. In pairs, draw a picture to explain your solution
11. Poll
60 seconds
What is the abbreviation for liter?
- Kg
- M
- L
12. Poll
60 seconds
How many milliliters are in one liter?
- 500 mL
- 750 mL
- 1000 mL
13. Poll
60 seconds
'Gallon' is a unit of which type of measurement?
- Length
- Weight
- Volume
14. Poll
60 seconds
Which of these options is the largest metric unit for measuring volume?
- Liter
- Milliliter
- Centiliter
15. Poll
60 seconds
'Fluid ounce' is a unit of which type of measurement?
- Length
- Weight
- Volume
16. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the difference between capacity and volume measurements?
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