Unit 4: Understanding Place Value in the Context of Metric Measurement

Lesson 1:  Place Value with Flats, Rods, & Units

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• I can express decimal numbers using the concrete examples of flats, rods, and units.

• • Technology Links

    • Place Value-Discovery Education

Lesson 2:  Place Value to the Thousandths

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• I can use a place value chart to learn about place value to the thousandths.

• I can play a place value game.

• • Technology Links

    • Decimals of the Caribbean

    • Understanding Decimals Expressed in Words

Lesson 3:  Race to a Meter

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• I can play the game "Race to a Meter" to develop an understanding decimal numbers and its connection to the metric system.

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Lesson 4:  Comparing Decimals

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• I can compare numbers using greater than, less than, or equal to symbols.

• I can use number lines, grids, and place value charts to determine how to compare numbers.

• • Technology Links

    • Comparing Decimals

    • Comparing Decimal Numbers

    • Comparing Decimals Game

Lesson 5:  Decimals - Expanded Form

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• I can expand decimal numbers by showing decimal representations of each decimal place value and by showing fractional representations of each decimal place value.

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Lesson 6:  Real World Decimal Problems

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• I can solve real-world situation problems involving decimals.

• • Technology Links

    • Ordering Decimal Practice

Lesson 7:  Multiplying by 10, 100, and 1,000

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• I can discover patterns in products when multiplying by 10, 100, and 1,000.

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Lesson 8:  Dividing by 10 and 100

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• I can discover patterns in quotients when dividing by 10, and 100.

• I can make connections between multiplying by 0.1 and 0.01 and dividing by 10 and 100.

• • Technology Links

    • Multiply & Divide Decimals by Powers of 10

    • Decimal Division Patterns

Lesson 9:  Playing with Place Value

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• I can multiply and divide number by 10, 100, and 1,000.

• I can practice writing numerals, number names, and expanded form.

• • Technology Links

    • Minecraft-The Decimal Dungeon

Lesson 10:  How Big is a Blue Whale?

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• I can explain relationships between numbers based on powers of 10.

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Lesson 11:  Annual Precipitation Data in mm, cm, & m

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• I can explain and apply how to convert between millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

• I can graph data on a line graph to show change over time. 

• • Technology Links

    • Create a Graph

Lesson 12:  Standing Long Jump

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• I can collect data on the standing long jump, convert between metric units, and graph the results.

• • Video Links

    • Standing Long Jump Technique

Lesson 13:  Cheesy Data

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• I can connect patterns in products and quotients when multiplying by 1,000 and dividing by 1,000 in the context of grams and kilograms.

• • Technology Links

    • Weight on Other Planets

Lesson 14:  Soda Consumption in the USA

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• I can connect patterns in products and quotients when multiplying by 1,000 and dividing by 1,000 in the context of liters and mililiters.

• • Technology Links

    • Horrendous Soup Game

Lesson 15:  Wasted Water

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• I can collect data that changes over time and create a line graph to represent this data.

• • Video Links

    • Water Conservation Animation

    • 10 Tips for Saving Water in the Home

    • Learning About Line Graphs