Identifying Measurement Units for 4th Graders

The video tutorial introduces the concept of measuring relative sizes using customary and metric units. It explains the different units of measurement for length and weight in both systems, providing examples to help understand their relative sizes. The tutorial includes practical examples, such as estimating the weight of objects like a flamingo and the height of a palm tree, to reinforce the learning. It concludes with a fun exercise on estimating the weight of a seahorse.

How many feet are in one mile?

• 1000

• 5280

• 1760

• 1609

What are customary units primarily used in?

• Australia

• Asia

• Europe

• The United States

Which unit of weight is the lightest?

• Pound

• Ounce

• Ton

• Kilogram

What does the prefix 'kilo' mean in metric units?

• 100

• 1000

• 10

• 10000

How many centimeters are in one meter?

• 10

• 1000

• 1

• 100

How many millimeters are in one centimeter?

• 1

• 1000

• 10

• 100

Which of the following is the longest unit of measurement?

• Meter

• Yard

• Mile

• Kilometer

Which object weighs approximately the same as a pineapple?

• A palm tree

• Sandals

• A flamingo

• A boat

What is the approximate height of a palm tree?

• 53 inches

• 53 miles

• 53 feet

• 53 yards

What is the correct weight of Petey the seahorse?

• 8 milligrams

• 8 pounds

• 8 ounces

• 8 tons