- Use metric prefixes to convert units and solve problems
- Convert between U.S. customary and metric units of length, weight/mass, and volume
- Convert between different temperature scales using conversion formulas
Unit Conversion Expedition: Navigating Scales and Measures in Everyday Life
Welcome to an exploration of different scales, sizes, and measures as we journey through our day-to-day activities. From carpentry to health, each task requires us to master the art of converting units, be they metric or US customary. Grab your tools, thermometers, and thinking caps as we dive into the world of measurement systems and scales.
Before we dive into the activity, let’s check your understanding of some conversions.
Now that we have checked your understanding of how to convert between metric to metric and metric to U.S. measurements, let’s look at some applications.