Converting Units of Length, Mass, and Capacity
Students will convert between different metric units of length, mass, and capacity.
Key Questions
- Explain the relationship between different metric prefixes (kilo, centi, milli).
- Design a conversion chart to help remember metric unit relationships.
- Analyze real-world situations where converting units is essential for accuracy.
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