Math Games

Grade 5 - Shape and Space

Standard 5.SS.4 - Practice finding the appropriate weight of various objects. Understand the approximate scale of different metric units.

Included Skills:

Demonstrate an understanding of capacity by
• describing the relationship between mL and L
• selecting and justifying referents for mL or L units
• estimating capacity by using referents for mL or L
• measuring and recording capacity (mL or L)

• Demonstrate that 1000 millilitres is equivalent to 1 litre by filling a 1-litre container using a combination of smaller containers.
• Provide a referent for a litre and explain the choice.
• Provide a referent for a millilitre and explain the choice.
• Determine which capacity unit (mL or L) is represented by a given referent.
• Estimate the capacity of a container using personal referents.
• Determine the capacity of a container using materials that take the shape of the inside of the container (e.g., a liquid, rice, sand, beads), and explain the strategy.