Say:
There are no metric capacity conversions on the Reference Table.
Remember that the prefixes are the same for weight as for length. The
reference sheet shows 1 kilometer = 1,000 m, so how many liters in 1
kiloliter? (1000 liters) The reference sheet shows 1 millimeter = 0.001
meters, so how many liters does 1 milliliter equal? (0.001 liters)
þ Give Student Sheet 26 to the students. Have the students discuss the
problems. Answers:
1) C
2) A
3) less
4) more
5) cup
6) gallon
7) <
8) >
9) C
10) B
11) more
12) less
13) <
14) <
þ Have one student summarize today’s lesson.
Grade 8 Mathematics
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Lesson 3, Measurement