Metric Units of Measurement Challenge

This video tutorial introduces fourth-grade students to the metric units of measurement, covering units for length, volume, and mass. It explains benchmark measurements for each category, such as centimeters for length and liters for capacity. The video also highlights the simplicity of converting metric units due to their base-10 structure, contrasting it with customary units. Students learn practical examples and conversion techniques, making metric units easier to understand and apply.

What is the smallest unit of length mentioned?

• Centimeter

• Millimeter

• Meter

• Kilometer

How many centimeters are there in a decimeter?

• 100

• 10

• 1

• 1000

What is the length of a meter compared to a yard?

• Twice as long

• Shorter

• Longer

• The same

What common household item is approximately one liter in volume?

• A water bottle

• A soda bottle

• A milk carton

• A teapot

What does a milliliter best measure?

• Length

• Weight

• Volume

• Height

What is the approximate weight of a gram?

• A laptop

• A textbook

• A paper clip

• A slice of bread

How many meters are in 5 kilometers?

• 50000

• 5000

• 500

• 50

How many millimeters are in a centimeter?

• 1000

• 100

• 10

• 1

What is the conversion factor between meters and kilometers?

• 10000

• 1000

• 100

• 10

What mnemonic helps remember metric conversion directions?

• Horse to fly, multiply

• Both A and B

• Fly to horse, divide of course

• Neither A nor B