Convert from smaller to larger units of measure
I can apply known unit conversions to convert from smaller to larger units of measure.
Convert from smaller to larger units of measure
I can apply known unit conversions to convert from smaller to larger units of measure.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 1 m = 1,000 mm
- 1 kg = 1,000g
- 1 l = 1,000ml
- 1 km = 1,000m
Keywords
Equivalent - If two or more things have the same value, they are equivalent.
Convert - Convert means to change a value or expression from one form to another.
Common misconception
Pupils may not remember whether a certain larger unit is comprised of 10, 100 or 1,000 smaller units - all of these are explored at some point in this sequence of lessons.
Spend time discussing the etymology of the words, and have these displayed in your environment. The prefix 'kilo' means 'one thousand' while the prefix 'milli' means 'one thousandth'.
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