1. Word cloud
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What is the smallest metric unit of mass?
2. Slide
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The metric system is a way of measuring mass using metric units such as grams (g) and kilograms (kg). 1kg = 1000g and 1g = 1000mg (miligrams). To convert between metric units, you can use a conversion table or calculator.
Metric Units for Mass & Conversions
3. Slide
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Mass: The amount of matter that an object is composed of. It is measured in metric units such as grams (g), kilograms (kg), and milligrams (mg). Conversion: Changing a measurement from one metric unit to another metric unit. For example, converting kilograms to grams or milligrams. Standard Unit: The most commonly used metric unit for measuring mass. The standard unit for mass is the kilogram (kg).
Concepts:
4. Open question
300 seconds
What is the difference between mass and weight?
5. Open question
300 seconds
Why is it important to use metric units for measuring mass?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What metric units are used to measure mass?
7. Open question
300 seconds
How can you convert between different metric units for mass?
8. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a pineapple with eyes and a mouth, embracing a coconut with arms and legs
9. Drawings
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Question: Convert 6 kilograms to grams. How many grams is 6 kilograms? Clues: • 1 kilogram is 1000 grams. • You can use a multiplication equation to solve the problem. • 6 x 1000 = ? In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work in pairs to explain the solution to the problem with a drawing. B. Write your own conversion problem and explain the solution with a drawing.
10. Poll
60 seconds
What is the basic unit of mass in the metric system?
- Milligram
- Gram
- Kilogram
11. Poll
60 seconds
What is the abbreviation for kilogram?
- gm
- kg
- lb
12. Poll
60 seconds
How many grams are there in a kilogram?
- 10
- 1000
- 10000
13. Poll
60 seconds
How many milligrams are there in one gram?
- 1,000,000
- 1000
- 10,000
14. Poll
60 seconds
Which of these units would be best to measure the weight of a pencil?
- Grams
- Kilograms
- Meters
15. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the metric conversion for 1 kilogram to grams?
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