Converting Measurements to Solve Real Life Distance Problems

This lesson teaches how to solve real-life distance problems by converting measurements. It reviews the metric system, focusing on kilometers, meters, centimeters, and millimeters, and explains how to convert between these units. The lesson also covers solving word problems, identifying key information, and addressing common misunderstandings in measurement. It emphasizes the importance of choosing the correct mathematical operations and provides examples, such as determining if two people are taller than a certain height when combined. The lesson concludes with a practical problem involving a height requirement for a roller coaster ride.

What are the main units of measurement we focus on in this lesson?

How do you convert 1 kilometer to meters?

What is the combined height of Toby and Marla if Toby is 1 meter and 50 centimeters tall and they want to be taller than 3 meters?

Explain the common misunderstanding when comparing measurements in different units.

What operation would you use to find out how many centimeters Gloria needs to grow to meet the ride requirement?

How do you convert 1 meter and 25 centimeters into centimeters?

What is the final answer for how much Gloria needs to grow before she can ride the roller coaster?