Unit 4: Understanding Place Value in the Context of Metric Measurement
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Learning Targets
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Lesson 1: Place Value with Flats, Rods, & Units
NC.5.NBT.3
I can express decimal numbers using the concrete examples of flats, rods, and units.
Technology Links
Lesson 2: Place Value to the Thousandths
NC.5.NBT.3
I can use a place value chart to learn about place value to the thousandths.
I can play a place value game.
Lesson 3: Race to a Meter
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
NC.5.NBT.3
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.
Lesson 5: Decimals - Expanded Form
NC.5.NBT.3
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
NC.5.NBT.3
I can solve real-world situation problems involving decimals.
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Lesson 7: Multiplying by 10, 100, and 1,000
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
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.
Lesson 9: Playing with Place Value
I can multiply and divide number by 10, 100, and 1,000.
I can practice writing numerals, number names, and expanded form.
Technology Links
Lesson 10: How Big is a Blue Whale?
NC.5.NBT.1
I can explain relationships between numbers based on powers of 10.
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Lesson 11: Annual Precipitation Data in mm, cm, & m
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
Lesson 12: Standing Long Jump
I can collect data on the standing long jump, convert between metric units, and graph the results.
Lesson 13: Cheesy Data
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.
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Lesson 14: Soda Consumption in the USA
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.
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Lesson 15: Wasted Water
I can collect data that changes over time and create a line graph to represent this data.