| Length | ||
| #1 | What metric tools are used to measure length? | ruler, meter tape, meter stick |
| #2 | What metric unit is length measured in? | meter, centimeter |
| #3 | What unit would I measure the distance from here to Milwaukee in? | kilometers |
| #4 | How many centimeters are in one meter? | 100 |
| #5 | Name a reference and its measurement you can use to estimate length. | eg. The width of a small paper clip is 1 cm. |
| Mass | ||
| #1 | What metric tool is used to measure the mass of an object? | balance |
| #2 | What metric unit is mass measured in? | grams |
| #3 | What metric unit is used to find the mass of large objects? | kilogram |
| #4 | How many grams are in one kilogram? | 1,000 |
| #5 | Name a reference and its measurement you can use to estimate mass. | eg. A small, dry sponge is 3-5 grams. |
| Volume | ||
| #1 | What metric tools are used to measure liquid volume? | beaker, syringe, graduated cylinder |
| #2 | What metric unit is volume measured in? | Liter, milliliter |
| #3 | How many milliliters are in one Liter? | 1,000 |
| #4 | What is the difference between volume and capacity? | volume is how much is in a container, capacity is how much a container can hold when full |
| #5 | Name a reference and its measurement you can use to estimate volume. | eg. A soda can is 355 mL |
| Temperature | ||
| #1 | What metric tool is used to measure temperature? | thermometer |
| #2 | What metric unit is temperature measured in? | degrees Celsius |
| #3 | At what metric temperature does water freeze? | 0 degrees Celsius |
| #4 | At what metric temperature does water boil? | 100 degrees Celsius |
| #5 | Name a reference and its measurement you can use to estimate temperature. | eg. Room temperature is about 20-22 degrees Celsius. |
| Metric Measurement | ||
| #1 | Why is it not a good idea to use your hands or feet to measure length? | Each person's hands and feet are different lengths. |
| #2 | What do you need to use to accurately measure something? | a standard unit |
| #3 | What is normal body temperature on the metric scale? | 37 degrees Celsius |
| #4 | Can the volume and the capacity ever be the same? | Yes, when they are the capacity. |
| #5 | Name a benchmark that is close to a meter in length. | eg. floor to the door handle |
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