Mass and Capacity

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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What is capacity?

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Capacity is the maximum amount that something can hold, often measured in liters (L) or milliliters (mL).

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What unit would you use to measure the mass of a pencil?

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Grams (g) are typically used to measure the mass of small objects like a pencil.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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What unit would you use to measure the mass of a car?

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Kilograms (kg) are used to measure the mass of larger objects like cars.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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If an eraser weighs 1g, how many grams are in 1kg?

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There are 1000 grams in 1 kilogram.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How many milliliters are in 1 liter?

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There are 1000 milliliters (mL) in 1 liter (L).

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the best estimate of the mass of a butterfly?

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The best estimate of the mass of a butterfly is 10 grams.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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If a container holds 9 liters of lemonade and 3 liters are left, how much was consumed?

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6 liters of lemonade were consumed.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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What is the best estimate of the mass of an eraser?

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The best estimate of the mass of an eraser is 1 gram.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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How do you measure the capacity of a liquid?

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You can measure the capacity of a liquid using a measuring cup or a graduated cylinder.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2