01.09.2024 Measurement

OBJECTIVE

DOL

I will learn to use the customary

system of measurement to

convert units of length.

Given 2 computation and 3
story problems, I will convert
customary units of length by

using multiplication and
division skills with 100%

accuracy.

A= 5 correct
S2= 4 correct
S1= 3 correct
L= 2 correct

TWO SYSTEMS OF MEASUREMENT

CUSTOMARY

METRIC

Most common system in the US in
addition to some other small countries!

(Colors other than Blue)

Used just about everywhere

else! (Blue)

Great news… we get to learn BOTH systems :)

​TNT: Discuss other items that easily identify these measurements

Length- Customary Conversions

12 inches= 1 foot
36 inches = 1 yard

3 feet = 1 yard

5,280 feet = 1 mile
1,760 yards = 1 mile
1 mile = 5,280 feet

NEED TO
MEMORIZE

DO NOT

NEED TO

MEMORIZE

CONVERTING CUSTOMARY LENGTH

PRACTICE

5 feet = _______ inches

9 yards = ______ feet

72 inches = _____ feet

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MULTIPLE CHOICE PRACTICE

The length of one wall in Mr. Shelby’s classroom is 29 feet. What is the
length of this wall in inches?

A.

348 in

B.

242 in

C.

338 in

D.

248 in

Are we going from a bigger unit to a

smaller unit? Or a smaller unit to a bigger

unit?

Do we multiply or divide?

Sara ran in two races last year to raise money for local
charities. The distances for the two races are given.

●Animal Shelter Race: 5 miles

●Run for a Cure: 5,280 feet

What is the difference in feet between the distances
Sara ran in these two races?

PRACTICE #1

STEM: The difference, in feet, Sara ran between the two races is

_______ feet. I know this because…

Maxine’s fitness goal is to jog a total distance of 3 miles today. So far, she
has jogged 4,995 yards. Which statement is true?

A.

She went beyond her goal by 1,995 yards.

B.

She needs to jog another 195 yards.

C.

She went beyond her goal by 1,710 yards.

D.

She needs to jog another 285 yards.

PRACTICE #2

BONUS: Take an
incorrect (false)

statement and make it

TRUE.

Chelsea and Megan are competing in the high jump event during
the track meet. Chelsea jumped 1 yard and 7 inches and Megan
jumped 4.5 feet. How much further did Megan jump than
Chelsea? Justify your answer.

REAL WORLD APPLICATION

STEM: Megan jumped _________ further than

Chelsea. I know this because…

CHALLENGE!

A football field is 100 yards long. How many times does Blake need to run
the length of the field in order to run a quarter of a mile? Prove it by
showing your work and citing evidence from the text.

STORY PROBLEM PRACTICE

STEM: Blake needs to run _____ times to run a quarter of a mile. I know

this because…

Demonstration

of Learning

Given 2 computation and 3

story problems, I will

convert customary units of

length by using

multiplication and division
skills with 100% accuracy.

A= 5 correct
S2= 4 correct
S1= 3 correct
L= 2 correct