Customary Units of Weight and Conversions Challenge

In this video, Miss Howard teaches fifth-grade students about converting customary units of weight. The lesson begins with an introduction to the concept of weight and its measurement in ounces, pounds, and tons. Students learn to estimate weights of various objects using these units. The video then covers how to convert between these units, using examples to illustrate the process. By the end, students should understand how to measure, estimate, and convert weights using customary units.

What is the primary reason we measure weight?

• To understand the color of an object

• To assess the pull of gravity on an object

• To determine the size of an object

• To calculate the height of an object

Which unit is the lightest among the following?

• Ton

• Pound

• Ounce

• Kilogram

How many ounces approximately make up a pound?

• 16 ounces

• 10 ounces

• 20 ounces

• 8 ounces

What is the best unit to measure a bag of apples?

• Ounces

• Grams

• Pounds

• Tons

Approximately how many pounds might a 10-year-old child weigh?

• 75 pounds

• 25 pounds

• 100 pounds

• 50 pounds

What unit would be most appropriate to measure the weight of an elephant?

• Ounces

• Kilograms

• Pounds

• Tons

If 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces, how many ounces are in 5 pounds?

• 75 ounces

• 100 ounces

• 80 ounces

• 85 ounces

To convert ounces to pounds, should you multiply or divide?

• Add

• Divide

• Subtract

• Multiply

How many pounds are there in 48 ounces?

• 3 pounds

• 4 pounds

• 6 pounds

• 5 pounds

If one ton equals 2,000 pounds, how many pounds are in two tons?

• 3,000 pounds

• 4,000 pounds

• 2,000 pounds

• 5,000 pounds