Mass: g and kg
Students will measure and convert between grams and kilograms.
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Students will measure and convert between grams and kilograms.
Key Questions
- Explain when it is more appropriate to use grams versus kilograms.
- Predict the mass in grams of an object weighing 2.5 kilograms.
- Compare the process of converting grams to kilograms with converting centimetres to metres.
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