Mathematics / Year 6 / Measurement and Geometry / Using units of measurement

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Curriculum content descriptions

Convert between common metric units of length, mass and capacity (ACMMG136)

Elaborations
  • identifying and using the correct operations when converting units including millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres, milligrams, grams, kilograms, tonnes, millilitres, litres, kilolitres and megalitres
  • recognising the significance of the prefixes in units of measurement
General capabilities
  • Numeracy Numeracy
ScOT terms

Kilograms,  Metres

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Sites2See – measurement for primary

  • TLF-IDM016665

Selected links to a range of interactive and print resources for Measurement topics in K-6 Mathematics.

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Volume and its units of measurement

  • TLF-IDM014012

This is a website designed for both teachers and students that refers to the study of volume and capacity and their units. It contains material on finding the volume of rectangular prisms, the units of volume and capacity, and understanding the connection between volume and capacity. There are pages for both teachers and ...

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Numeracy wrap: The long and the short

  • TLF-IDM016257

In this resource students measure objects of different length in centimetres and millimetres, order lengths from shortest to longest, convert between millimetres, centimetres, metres and kilometres.

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Inside a cubic metre

  • TLF-IDL164

Watch a demonstration of the size of a cubic metre (100cm x 100cm x 100cm). See how small a cubic centimetre looks when compared with a cubic metre. Work through a series of questions about the length, width and height of a cubic metre. Work out area of layers within a cubic metre. Use multiples of 100 to calculate volume. ...

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The Metrix: metric table

  • TLF-IDL10870

Complete the missing information in the metric measurement table for units of length. This learning object is one in a series of 26 objects.

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MoneySmart: The fun begins: plan, budget, profit!

  • TLF-IDM017873

This is a unit of work integrating aspects of the year 6 mathematics, English, geography, and economics and business curriculums around planning a nature fun park. The unit is intended to take about eight hours. It consists of eight sets of student activities supported by teacher notes, including mapping, holding discussions, ...

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Measuring our coastline

  • TLF-IDM015449

How long is the Australian coastline? See Dr Derek Muller and Simon Pampena discussing the perimeter of the Australian coastline. Find out how the accuracy of that measurement depends on the length of the 'measuring stick' used. They discuss how a coastline is much like a fractal such as 'Koch's Snowflake'!

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Small scale measurements

  • TLF-IDM017558

What units of measurements do we use to describe incredibly small things like blood cells and atoms? Watch as you are taken on a journey to explain the different units of measurement that we use to describe the very small.

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Measuring the distance on a map - teacher resource

  • TLF-IDM009137

This teacher resource describes how students can explore unit conversions for length and distance using the learning objects L10871 'The Metrix: length 1' and L10872 'The Metrix: length 2'. They then use 'Select a measure tool' and maps in the spatial visualisation tool, SpatialGenie, to explore measurement and scaling.

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Mapping a sea voyage: calculating distance

  • TLF-IDM015842

Scientists involved in the Two Bays Project describe data collection methods for their 20-day expedition around Port Phillip and Western Port bays. Watch this clip to view the route mapped out by the scientists. Use Google Maps to recreate the route and calculate the total distance travelled.

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Mixed-Up Maths

  • TLF-IDM019368

Join our host, Ed, as he finds himself in all types of situations where only his knowledge of Maths can help him. From saving the planet from Aliens, to creating a superhero that can stop a strawberry milkshake tidal wave. From searching for buried treasure, to jumping like a daredevil, or planning the greatest circus party ...

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Starting Smart: how can I improve the accuracy of estimation?

  • TLF-IDM009232

This curriculum resource package is a ten-week teaching plan and set of supporting resources for the primary years, focusing on reviewing students' knowledge and skills in measuring and estimating quantities and ordering numbers. Activities assist students to develop their knowledge of standard measurement units and to ...

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