This measurement unit focuses more on converting between units, and less on the act of using tools to measure objects. Note that "customary" simply means standard US units, as opposed to metric units. These will come later in Unit 3 with Decimal Operations.
In this unit. students will be expected to
Students will need to be familiar with:
Students will work on a variety of strategies, since different students will have different preferences. Some students prefer drawings, diagrams, and visuals, while others prefer tables and charts, and still others prefer straight multiplication, division, and other equations. ALL of these are acceptable for students to use in this unit!
Below are some resources that may help.
PRACTICE
Converting Ounces and Pounds (Khan Academy)
Converting US Customary Units of Volume (Khan Academy)
Converting Capacity to Smaller Units (Khan Academy)
Converting Length to Smaller Units (Khan Academy)
Converting Customary Units of Length Tutorial (YouTube: HSA Fifth Grade Math)
Quiz-Style Measurement Comparisons and Conversions (MathGames)
GAMES
Converting Pounds and Ounces (Sheppard Software)
Converting Customary Units Matching Game (Sheppard Software)
Converting Feet and Inches (Sheppard Software)
Converting Feet and Yards (Sheppard Software)
Converting Unit using a Ruler (Sheppard Software)
Problem Solving with Quarts (PBS Kids)
Of course, simple Google and Youtube searches can help with your child's specific needs!
Below are some images that may also help. The students have copies of both these graphics that they use in class.
In this unit. students will be expected to
- convert customary units of measurement
- use customary measurement conversions to solve real-world problems
Students will need to be familiar with:
- length - inches, feet, yards, miles
- capacity - fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, gallons
- weight - ounces, pounds, tons
Students will work on a variety of strategies, since different students will have different preferences. Some students prefer drawings, diagrams, and visuals, while others prefer tables and charts, and still others prefer straight multiplication, division, and other equations. ALL of these are acceptable for students to use in this unit!
Below are some resources that may help.
PRACTICE
Converting Ounces and Pounds (Khan Academy)
Converting US Customary Units of Volume (Khan Academy)
Converting Capacity to Smaller Units (Khan Academy)
Converting Length to Smaller Units (Khan Academy)
Converting Customary Units of Length Tutorial (YouTube: HSA Fifth Grade Math)
Quiz-Style Measurement Comparisons and Conversions (MathGames)
GAMES
Converting Pounds and Ounces (Sheppard Software)
Converting Customary Units Matching Game (Sheppard Software)
Converting Feet and Inches (Sheppard Software)
Converting Feet and Yards (Sheppard Software)
Converting Unit using a Ruler (Sheppard Software)
Problem Solving with Quarts (PBS Kids)
Of course, simple Google and Youtube searches can help with your child's specific needs!
Below are some images that may also help. The students have copies of both these graphics that they use in class.