A speed limit sign in Europe might be misleading if you don't understand different unit systems. A video presentation describes measurement units for length, mass, and capacity to help viewers differentiate between them. The narrator compares various units of measure and provides examples of each measurement.

Concepts

the metric system, units of measurement, length, mass, capacity, standard units of measurement

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Give individuals one of the worksheet resources as independent practice
• Create a graphic organizer for learners to record the different units of measure as a quick reference guide

Classroom Considerations

• Presents the information at an introductory level requiring little to no exposure to units prior to the lesson

Pros

• Uses screenshots of actual measurements as examples
• References specific information about the use of unit systems in different countries

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7