Metric Volume Conversions and Comparisons

Mrs. Le Moine teaches a lesson on multi-step conversion problems involving metric liquid volume. The lesson covers moving decimal points for conversions, using the King Henry mnemonic, and solving problems involving liters and milliliters. Students complete activities to practice conversions and compare measurements. The session concludes with a review and a cool down activity.

What is the main focus of unit 6 lesson six?

• Single-step conversion problems

• Multi-step conversion problems with metric liquid volume

• Introduction to fractions

• Basic arithmetic operations

When dividing by a factor of 10, what can you do with the decimal point?

• Keep it in the same place

• Move it to the right

• Move it to the left

• Remove it completely

How are the numbers 1 and 41,000 different from 1,141?

• They are the same

• They have different place values

• They are both even numbers

• They have different digits

What mnemonic is used to remember the conversion from liters to milliliters?

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

• King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk

• Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge

How many milliliters are in 10 liters?

• 100 milliliters

• 100,000 milliliters

• 10,000 milliliters

• 1,000 milliliters

Which is greater: 15 milliliters or 0.15 liters?

• 0.15 liters

• 15 milliliters

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

How many liters of water do 25 dancers drink if each drinks 750 milliliters?

• 18.75 liters

• 18,750 liters

• 1.875 liters

• 187.5 liters

How many liters are 45,000 milliliters?

• 4.5 liters

• 0.45 liters

• 45 liters

• 450 liters