Measurement Madness!By Morgan Felix
What do you see holding liquids?
WHERE DO YOU SEE GALLONS?
WHERE DO YOU SEE QUARTS?
WHERE DO YOU SEE PINTS?
WHERE DO YOU SEE CUPS?
What measurement tool would you use to fill up a swimming pool ?
GALLON ?QUART ?PINT ?CUP ?
What measurement tool would you use to fill a glass of orange juice?
Gallon ?Quart ?Pint ?Cup ?
What measurement tool would you use to fill up a big vase of flowers ?
Gallon ?Quart ?Pint ?Cup ?
A gallon is...
• a liquid measurement tool• large• used for...
o poolso gas in your caro a gallon of milko measuring
• 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups
A quart is ....
• a liquid measurement tool• used for...
o chinese foodo a jar o quart of milk o measuring
• 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups
A pint is ....
• a liquid measurement tool • used for ...
o measuring toolo ice cream
• 1 pint = 2 cups
A cup is...
• a small liquid measurement tool• used for...
o measuring baking cookies making pancakes
measure out oil measure out milk
Concept Map
• Here is a web that gives a better view of the liquid measurements!
• Concept Map
Fun Websites to Learn Measurements!
• http://www.brainpopjr.com/math/measurement/cupspintsquartsgallons/preview.weml
• http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Category.aspx?CategoryID=2334
• http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/math4/e/measurecapacity3l.cfm
• http://armorgames.com/play/7295/
COOKING BLOG
• Liquid measurements are always used when cooking or baking. Here is a link to a cooking
blog that portrays appropriate use of liquid measurements!
• Blog
PRACTICE!
What does it mean to convert ?
Converting is when you change from one amount to another amount...
How can we convert...• Gallons to
o quarts, pints & cups• Quarts to
o pints & cups• Pints to
o cups
WORD PROBLEMS
• 1. The pancake recipe calls for 8 cups of milk but they only sell milk in pints at the supermarket. How many pints of milk would you need to complete the recipe?
WORD PROBLEMS
• 2. You need 10 pints of red paint to paint your room. The paint is only sold in quarts. How many quarts would you need to buy to paint your room.
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