Know relative sizes of measurement units. Solve problems involving metric measurement.
Measure to solve problems involving metric units: centimeter, meter, gram, kilogram, Liter, milliliter.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide to solve one-step word problems involving whole-number measurements of length, mass, and capacity that are given in metric units.
Step 1: Lesson Standards & Learning Goals
In this standard, students reason about the units of length, capacity and weight using metric units. Students need to develop a basic understanding of the size and weight of metric units and apply this understanding when estimating and measuring. Students should understand how to express larger measurements in smaller units within the metric system to reinforce notions of place value. In this standard, word problems should only be one-step and include the same units. In Grade 4, students are not expected to do conversions between units before solving problems.
What are metric units for measuring length, capacity, and weight/mass and how are they related?
How do we convert measurements between different units within the same measurement system?
What strategies can we use to convert measurements accurately and efficiently?
How do measurement conversions relate to operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division?
How do we convert measurements within the metric system from larger units to smaller units and vice versa?
How can estimation skills help us verify the reasonableness of our measurement conversions?
Capacity
Centimeter
Gram
Kilogram
Length
Liter
Mass
Measure
Meter
Metric system
Milliliter
Engage in multiple experiences measuring length, mass, and volume to gain a sense of the value of metric units.
Estimate and measure lengths in metric units.
Understand how to express larger measurements in smaller units within the metric system to reinforce notions of place value.
Solve one-step word problems involving whole number measures of length, capacity, and mass with any of the four operations.
Know relative sizes of measurement units within the metric system of units, including m, cm; kg, g; l, ml.
The metric system is based on units of ten (ex. 100 cm = 10 dm = 1 m).
Understanding place value can help with converting metric units of measure.
A cm is 1/100 or 0.01 of a m. A g is 1/1000 or a kg. A ml is 1/1000 of a l.
Step 2: Assessment
NC.4.MD.8 - CO - Howell - Sept. 15, 2022
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NC.4 - Cluster 9 Review - CO - Howell - Mar. 6, 2023
NC.4 Benchmark Review Practice - CO - Howell - Mar. 31, 2023
Step 3: Lesson Instructions
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List: 3 things you already know about the metric system, 2 things you’d like to know about or learn more about, and 1 question related to the key concept or learning.
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Anchor Chart or Anticipation Guide
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