Estimating and Measuring Mass in Grams and Kilograms

This lesson focuses on estimating and measuring mass using metric units, specifically grams and kilograms. It explains the basic metric units for mass, provides examples of items that weigh about a gram or a kilogram, and guides on choosing the appropriate unit for different objects. The lesson emphasizes understanding the difference between light and heavy items and how to measure them accurately.

What is the basic metric unit for measuring mass?

• Gram

• Meter

• Kilogram

• Pound

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How many grams does a small paper clip weigh?

• 1 gram

• 10 grams

• 1000 grams

• 100 grams

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What would be a more suitable unit to measure a dollar bill?

• Liters

• Grams

• Kilograms

• Miles

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Which item weighs about the same as a kilogram?

• A business card

• A dollar bill

• A baseball bat

• A small paperclip

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How much does a nickel weigh?

• 10 grams

• 1 gram

• 5 kilograms

• 5 grams

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What is the approximate weight of a liter of water?

• 1 kilogram

• 10 kilograms

• 100 grams

• 1 gram

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How many grams are there in a kilogram?

• 1

• 100

• 1000

• 10,000

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Which item should be measured in kilograms?

• A pair of glasses

• A watermelon

• A blueberry

• A business card

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If an item doesn't weigh as much as a kilogram, in which unit should it be measured?

• Meters

• Grams

• Liters

• Kilograms

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Which of the following is likely to weigh several kilograms?

• A cotton ball

• A dime

• A small paperclip

• A dog

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