Measuring Length in Metric Units

Measuring Length in Metric Units

Grade 7th Grade · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can measure length using standard metric units like millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers.

Warm-Up Video

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Math Antics - Intro to the Metric System

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Units of measurement are pre-determined quantities that we use as references, and it’s really important to be familiar with common units of measurement so you know what various measurements mean.

  • 2

    The most popular system of units used around the world is called the Metric System, also known as the International System of Units or S.I. Units.

  • 3

    The four metric units of length that are frequently used are the millimeter, the centimeter, the meter, and the kilometer.

Practice Questions

7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A table is 2 meters long. How many centimeters long is the table?

Teacher Guide

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