Representing Weight Measurements with Diagrams and Conversions

This lesson teaches how to represent weight measurements using diagrams and solve real-world problems involving customary weight conversions. It covers tools like bar diagrams and tables to convert pounds to ounces, using a practical example of Santiago's rock collection. The lesson emphasizes checking the final answer to ensure it meets the problem's requirements.

What is the total number of rocks Santiago had before giving any away?

How much of his collection did Santiago give to his cousin?

How many rocks did Santiago give away in total?

What strategy did Santiago use to determine how many rocks he had left?

What is the weight of the rocks Santiago had left after giving some away?

How did Santiago convert his remaining weight from pounds to ounces?

What is the final weight of Santiago's rock collection in ounces?