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Measurements and Data Converting Units CCSS 5.MD.1 Facts & Worksheets

Converting units is a relatively basic process and has a lot of practical applications.

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Converting units is a relatively basic process and has a lot of practical applications. A particular unit can be converted to another unit if they have a particular ratio.

See the fact file below for more information on the measurements and data converting units or alternatively, you can download our 27-page Measurements and Data Converting Units worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

  • At the end of the lesson, students will be able to convert units based on the US customary system and the metric system and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real-world problems.

A NOTE FOR THE TEACHER

  • When converting units, keep in mind the following:
    • Know the common conversions from one unit to another; it helps to have a list of common conversions on-hand for convenient reference
    • Know when to multiply or divide a certain unit to get the proper conversion
    • Use a calculator to help verify if your answer is correct

THEORY:

  • Converting units is a relatively basic process and has a lot of practical applications. A particular unit can be converted to another unit if they have a particular ratio. For example, 500 cm can be converted to meters (m) since, in 1 meter, there is 100 cm present; the ratio for that will thus be 1m:100cm. To convert 500 cm to meters, we use a method called dimensional analysis. Here, we use the conversion ratio and multiply it to the given in such a way that we cancel units. The dimensional analysis for the given example is shown as follows:

  • Just remember that when performing dimensional analysis, use the following steps: (1) find the conversion ratio (2) multiply it to the given in such a way that units are canceled, and the desired unit is obtained.
  • Do note that dimensional analysis can be done multiple times on a given unit to obtain the desired conversion: take, for example, the conversion of 3 hours to seconds. We know that in 1 hour, there are 60 minutes, and in 1 minute, there are 60 seconds. With these ratios, we can set up our conversion factors:

  • The following are common conversions in the metric system that you can use it for future reference and in the activities.

  • The following are common conversions in the US conversion system
  • that you can use for future reference and in the activities.

Measurements and Data Converting Units CCSS 5.MD.1 Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the measurements and data converting units CCSS 5.MD.1 across 27 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Measurements and Data Converting Units CCSS 5.MD.1 worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the converting units which is a relatively basic process and has a lot of practical applications. A particular unit can be converted to another unit if they have a particular ratio.

Table of contents

  • A lesson plan
  • Warm up activity
  • Math theory explained
  • Assisted learning activities
  • Independent learning activities
  • Extension activities and games
  • Answer keys

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