Day 7 & 8 Measurement

I use this warm-up from www.middleschoolscience.com to assess how well my students use a metric ruler:

My students should know how to convert metric units from their math class but they can always use a little practice.  I review how to use the ladder method:

Students use their textbook to make a list of common measurements, tools and units in their notebooks.



 

We spend the rest of class practicing density and volume problems.  I like the Quick Density Guide and Practice from Travis Terry.

 

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