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Metric Measurement Introduction

Metric Measurement Introduction

Metric measurement tools including ruler, scales, and thermometer

📏 Part 1: Metric Units Knowledge

1. Circle the correct metric unit for measuring each item:

Height of a classroom door:

millimetres (mm)

centimetres (cm)

metres (m)

Mass of a pencil:

grams (g)

kilograms (kg)

Capacity of a drink bottle:

millilitres (mL)

litres (L)

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct numbers:

1 metre = _______ centimetres

1 kilogram = _______ grams

1 litre = _______ millilitres

🔧 Part 2: Choosing the Right Tool

3. Match each measuring tool with what it measures:
1. Ruler
2. Kitchen scales
3. Measuring jug
4. Thermometer
A. Temperature in °C
B. Length in cm/mm
C. Capacity in mL/L
D. Mass in g/kg
4. Which tool would you use to measure these items? Write your answer:

The length of your desk: _________________

The mass of an apple: _________________

The temperature outside: _________________

How much water fits in a cup: _________________

🎯 Part 3: Estimation Practice

5. Make your best estimate for these measurements:

Length of your pencil:

My estimate: _______ cm

Actual measurement: _______ cm

Height of your chair:

My estimate: _______ cm

Actual measurement: _______ cm

Mass of your lunch box:

My estimate: _______ g

Actual measurement: _______ g

6. Explain your thinking:

How did you make your estimates? What helped you guess?

🌡️ Part 4: Real-Life Measurements

7. Check all the measurements that make sense in New Zealand:

A hot summer day is 30°C

A kiwi bird is about 40 cm tall

A bag of flour weighs 1 kg

A swimming pool holds 50 mL of water

Your bedroom door is 2 metres high

8. Convert these measurements:

25 cm = _______ mm

2000 g = _______ kg

1500 mL = _______ L and _______ mL

3 m = _______ cm

9. Problem solving:

You need to measure ingredients for baking. You need 250 mL of milk, but your measuring jug only shows litres. How much is 250 mL in litres?

Answer: _______ L

🤔 Part 5: Reflection

10. Today I learned:
11. One question I still have about metric measurements:
12. Draw a picture showing how you would measure the length of your classroom:

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