Customary Conversions

We started converting in the customary system using proportions today and also converted some random conversions too!  Keys on a piano...  Cards in a deck...  Miles in a marathon...

The assignment will be corrected on Monday.  If you want it to be eligible for the 100's box, every problem must be completed.  Now it's not homework, BUT if you didn't finish, you might want to try to finish this weekend so you can hopefully get your paper in the 100's box!

-Miss K  :)

Finding Conversion Factors

So BYOD *kinda* worked today. Please finish both sides of the conversions worksheet tonight if you didn't finish in class. Remember, use the internet, almanacs, printed resources, etc to finish it. If you really get stuck on one, please skip it. Don't spend more than about 15-20 minutes on this assignment!

Remember the golf balls have more than one answer, sorry, I thought it was a standard amount from my research. Yards in a bolt should be the largest average amount you find.

Conversion sheets with reminders:

Thanks for your hard work despite technology glitches! We'll use this information in class tomorrow for our activity!

-Miss K  :)

Converting in the Customary System!

Now, I told you how foolish I think that the Customary System is during class today, but let me prove my point a bit...


These are the countries that use the Customary System:
* USA
* Liberia
* Myanmar (Burma)

These are the countries that use the Metric System:
EVERYONE ELSE!!!!!!!

Metric System in Green, Customary in Pink

We reviewed the various units of measurement for the Customary System and some of the conversion factors...

Specifically for each type of measurement, we copied down conversions as listed below:

Since the volume/capacity seems to be the most confusing, I have included two different ways to help you remember the conversions, The Big G and Gallon Boy!

We used proportions to help us solve conversions within the customary system.

Step one:  Write the conversion factor as a fraction

Step two:  Set up the proportion with corresponding labels

Step three:  Enter the information that you already know

Step four:  Use basic math facts or a calculator to determine what goes in the blank to solve

Examples:

Hot Math Help  Part Two

Proportions and Customary Units Review

Tonight's homework is to complete the worksheet I passed out in class on, "Converting in the Customary World" both sides.

-Miss K  :)

I'll be out tomorrow. :(

Thanks for all of your diligent work in class today!  Everyone seemed to do a good job on the worksheet and I was glad that you were able to get some work done during class.  As you know, tonight's homework is the (2nd) customary worksheet.  Work carefully and do your proportions on a separate sheet of paper.

Tomorrow you will begin working on metric system conversions.  Please remind yourself of the technique with the video below:



The sub should pass out multiple note sheets during class and your hw assignment will even have examples on the back.  I shortened the hw to just 16 problems (and did one for you) so that it won't be too difficult without me there.  I will provide you with a challenge math sheet if you finish early, but if you want to get caught up on your reading for LA or have other work to do, you can use remaining time as a study hall as long as you are quiet and appropriate during the class period.  I'll miss you guys tomorrow and I promise to think about what you guys are doing when I am feeling well enough.  Otherwise, it's sleep city for Miss K!

Be good ladies and gentlemen!  I hope to hear good things when I get back!  I'm planning on doing a short blog sometime tomorrow, so be on the lookout for it!

-Miss K  :)

Customary Conversions!

Today we began working with actual conversions in the Customary System!

What you need to know:

LENGTH:
1 foot = 12 inches
1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches
1 mile = 1,760 yards = 5280 feet

MASS:
1 pound = 16 ounces
1 ton = 2000 pounds

LIQUID CAPACITY:
1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 quart = 2 pints
1 pint = 2 cups
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces

  

Want some more reminders?  Check out this previous blog post.

As you know, today we used proportions to help us solve our homework problems.  Remember to set up the first fraction with what we already know using the labels from the problem...

ex:  4 ft = ______ in

12 inches
  1 foot

Then complete the set up by using what we want to know as part of the second fraction.

12 inches  --   ? inches
  1 foot     --     4 feet

Then use multiplication (or sometimes division) to help you solve the proportion

                x4

12 inches  --   ? inches
  1 foot     --     4 feet
               x4




                x4

12 inches  --  48 inches
  1 foot     --     4 feet
               x4





I hope that this helps!  We will get more practice in class tomorrow!!!!


Tonight's homework is both sides of the customary conversion worksheet.

-Miss K  :)