Measuring Liquid Volume
3rdScience45 min
Learning Objective
I can measure liquid volume using standard units like liters and milliliters.
Lesson Flow
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Liters and Milliliters | Converting L to mL and Converting mL to L | Math with Mr. J
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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To convert from liters to milliliters, you multiply by 1000. For example, 8 liters is the same as 8,000 milliliters.
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When multiplying by 1000, you can move the decimal point three places to the right. For example, 71.46 liters equals 71,460 milliliters.
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To convert from milliliters to liters, you divide by 1000. For example, 13,000 milliliters is the same as 13 liters.
Practice
9 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Convert 3.7 liters to milliliters. Show your work by moving the decimal.”
Teacher Guide
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