Customary Units of Weight
Customary Units of Weight
How do measurements of length play a role in your life?
Rules of Conversion
To change from a larger to a smaller unit of length, multiply.
To change from a smaller to a larger unit of length, divide.
A.Watch the instructional video. Write down all objects that are measured in customary units of weight. Then, continue onto part B.
Video: Learn how to convert customary units of weight
B. Fill in the blanks with customary units of weight. Then, continue onto part C.
C. Convert the following problems. Then, continue onto part D.
A car carrier is carrying 6 cars. Each one weighs 1 3/4 T. If the carrier weighs 5 tons when empty, can it cross a bridge with a 15-ton weight limit? Explain.
D. Rewrite down the objects from the introductory lesson and answer the following questions.
Object 1:______________
Convert the following measurement into two other units of measurements. What is the most appropriate unit of measurement? Explain your answer.
Object 2:_______________
Convert the following measurement into two other units of measurement. Select a third object of your choice and convert the object's measurement into the the same units as object 2. Compare the objects and their measurements in a detailed response.
E. How do measurements of weight play a role in your life?
Name three objects that can be measured in units of weight that you use everyday. Explain what unit of measurement you would use to weigh these objects and explain why you wouldn't use a different unit of measurement.