Unit Conversion and Measurement Problems

This video tutorial for grade six students covers unit conversion using ratios and equivalent ratios. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by a warm-up activity focusing on mental math and fractions. The main activities include a real-world road trip scenario to explore unit conversion between kilometers and miles, and a veterinary weights problem to calculate animal weights in kilograms and pounds. The video concludes with practice problems to reinforce the concepts learned, emphasizing the use of different strategies for solving unit conversion problems.

What is the primary focus of the lesson on unit conversion?

• Practicing addition and subtraction

• Learning multiplication tables

• Memorizing conversion formulas

• Understanding equivalent ratios

If 1/4 of 32 is 8, what is 3/4 of 32?

• 12

• 32

• 16

• 24

In the road trip scenario, what is the speed limit in kilometers per hour if the sign says 80?

• 80 miles per hour

• 80 kilometers per hour

• 75 miles per hour

• 75 kilometers per hour

How many kilometers are approximately equal to 5 miles?

• 10 kilometers

• 8 kilometers

• 5 kilometers

• 6 kilometers

If a Labrador weighs 88 pounds, how many kilograms does it weigh?

• 20 kilograms

• 50 kilograms

• 30 kilograms

• 40 kilograms

What is the weight of a Beagle in kilograms if it weighs 33 pounds?

• 25 kilograms

• 15 kilograms

• 10 kilograms

• 20 kilograms

How many milliliters are in three gallons if one gallon is 3785 milliliters?

• 9450 milliliters

• 7560 milliliters

• 11385 milliliters

• 11355 milliliters

How many ounces are in a pound?

• 14 ounces

• 12 ounces

• 18 ounces

• 16 ounces

If an ant travels 980 inches in 5 minutes, how far does it travel in 1 minute?

• 210 inches

• 196 inches

• 200 inches

• 180 inches

What is the conversion rate from kilograms to ounces?

• 1 kilogram = 35 ounces

• 1 kilogram = 25 ounces

• 1 kilogram = 40 ounces

• 1 kilogram = 30 ounces