The relationship between units of measurement
When we work with both large and small measurements, it is important to know the relationship between them.
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We can use the bar model to help convert between units of measurement. 100 cm 100 cm 100 cm 3 metres
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1 Work in a small group to compare capacities. Find some containers that hold 1 litre of water and others that hold 1000 millilitres of water. Now try 2 litres and 2000 millilitres. What do you notice? What statement can you make? 2 Now work together to compare masses. Find objects that have a mass of 1 kilogram and others that have a mass of 1000 grams.
Now try masses of 2 kilograms and 2000 grams. What do you notice? What statement can you make this time?
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