Estimating volume

The  exercise appears under the 3rd grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise practices estimating the size of real life objects using grams and kilograms.

Types of Problems
There is one type of problem in this exercise:


 * 1) Estimate the mass: This problem provides a visual of a common real-life objects or animals. The student is expected to estimate the mass of it. The answer is to be selected from the multiple choice list below. Estimating mass.PNG

Strategies
Knowledge of numbers and ratios and ability to move lengths are encouraged to ensure success on this exercise.
 * 1) A kilogram is a thousand times larger than a gram, so heavier objects/animals are kilograms while smaller objects/animals are grams.

Real-life Applications

 * 1) Measurements are used for many things, such as cooking, and for placing carpet.