Units of Mass
Metric Units of Weight
How do measurements of length play a role in your life?
'Use this chart to help you convert metric units of mass.'
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 metric units of mass. Then, continue onto part B.
Learn how to convert metric units of mass
B. Fill in the blanks with metric units of mass. Then, continue onto part C.
C. Convert the following problems. Then, continue onto part D.
Your favorite cereal comes in a 0.234 kg box and a 45 g box. Which box is larger? Explain your answer.
D. The objects below are ordered from lightest to heaviest. Match the object with the most appropriate measurement.
0.305 kilograms, 425 grams, 1.5 kilograms
1. football
2. can of soup 3. an artificial christmas tree
E. How does mass play a role in your life?
Name two objects that can be measured in units of mass 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.