Customary units, also known as standard units of measurement, are the focus of a conversion brochure. Learners compare, identify, and convert customary units of length before folding the sheets into a brochure.

Concepts

units of measurement, standard units of measurement, yards, foot, inches, miles, length

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have individuals color the brochure upon completion
• Use as a reference or study guide during or after a unit on converting units of length

Classroom Considerations

• Print the brochure on one sheet of paper, back-to-back for brochure format
• Use calculators to self-check answers

Pros

• Provides problems that have class members convert inches into yards, miles into feet, feet into inches, and more
• Uses words and abbreviations for customary units

Cons

• None

Common Core

5.MD.A.1