ten minute math. capacity it’s all about liquid measurement day 2
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CapacityCapacityIt’s all about liquid It’s all about liquid measurementmeasurement
Day 2Day 2
What is capacity?What is capacity?
Capacity is the amount of liquid that an object can hold.
We can use metric or customary units to measure capacity.
Today we will be focusing on the customary units of capacity!
Customary Units of Capacity-Customary Units of Capacity-OunceOunceounces are very small units of
customary capacity. One ounce is about two
tablespoons full. This is larger than one milliliter.
You should be familiar with ounces already.
Customary Units of Capacity-Customary Units of Capacity-CupCup1 cup = 8 ounces (oz)You would use cups to measure
the amount of liquid in a cereal bowl.
Customary Units of Capacity-Customary Units of Capacity-quartquart
A quart is equal to 32 ounces.32 ounces= 4 cups or 2 pintsRemember:8 ounces = 1 cup2 cups = 1 pint Q
Converting GallonsConverting Gallons
For every Gallon, you have… 4 Quarts 8 Pints16 CupsGQ Q
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Choose the most appropriate unit Choose the most appropriate unit of measureof measure
A. ounces B. cupsC. quartsD. gallons
Choose the best estimate for the Choose the best estimate for the capacity of the item belowcapacity of the item below
A. 1 ounce B. 1 cupC. 1 pintD. 1 quart
Choose the best estimate for the Choose the best estimate for the capacity of the item belowcapacity of the item below
Sara-Beth puts milk on her cereal. How much milk does she probably use?
A.1 literB.1 gallon C.1 quart D.1 pint
Choose the best estimate for the Choose the best estimate for the capacity of the item belowcapacity of the item below
Tom wants to paint his bedroom walls a different color. How much paint is he mostlikely to buy?
A.2 gallons B.1 quart C.3 cupsD.4 tablespoons
Choose the best estimate for the Choose the best estimate for the capacity of the item belowcapacity of the item below
Each day, Isaac feeds his puppy one cup of dog food in the morning and one cup in the evening. How much food does Isaac feed his puppy during a weekend?
A.1 gallon B.1 quart C.1 pintD.1 cup
Video LessonsVideo Lessons http://lbstatic-001.tenmarks.com/static/albums/Measureme
nt---Units-and-Geometry/Customary-Units-of-Capacity-video-lesson.html
http://harcourtschool.com/activity/elab2004/gr4/17.html
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/soda/index.html
Interactive LessonsInteractive Lessons
Independent PracticeIndependent Practice
Math Textbook page 376-377/9-28
ClosureClosure
What are some units we haven’t measured with in the past two days? How do they compare to milliliters, liters, cups and quarts?