See if your mathematicians can go from miles to yards to feet and back again with unit conversions. This video introduces the topic of the customary units of length and common equivalents. The main rule is to multiply when making smaller, and divide when going larger. The lesson includes two quick review problems and an additional Test Yourself section with more in-depth questions. 

Concepts

unit conversion, dimensional analysis, units of measurement, measurement

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Additional Tags

unit conversion, dimensional analysis, customary measurement, customary units, math

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Pros

• The problems only go from one unit to another, they do not require double conversions
• Printable notes and vocabulary 

Cons

• More of an introduction to the topic than a full lesson

Common Core

5.MD.A.1 MP6