Unit Conversion Concepts

In this lesson, students learn to convert larger units into smaller units, such as feet to inches and kilometers to meters, using multiplication. The lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding unit relationships and using tools like tables for visual aid. Students practice these conversions through various examples and reflect on their preferred methods.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Studying algebraic equations

• Learning about fractions

• Converting larger units into smaller units

• Converting smaller units to larger units

How do you convert feet to inches?

• Divide by 12

• Multiply by 12

• Add 12

• Subtract 12

What is the first step in converting kilometers to meters?

• Subtract 1000

• Add 1000

• Multiply by 1000

• Divide by 1000

What is the relationship between kilometers and meters?

• 1 kilometer is 10 meters

• 1 kilometer is 1000 meters

• 1 kilometer is 500 meters

• 1 kilometer is 100 meters

Which unit is smaller, meters or kilometers?

• Meters

• Kilometers

• They are the same

• Depends on the context

How many ounces are in one pound?

• 12 ounces

• 20 ounces

• 8 ounces

• 16 ounces

How do you convert liters to milliliters?

• Multiply by 1000

• Multiply by 100

• Add 1000

• Divide by 1000