CAPACITY & VOLUME

Measure liquids and convert between millilitres and litres.

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CS.MU.2.3·Using measurement units for capacity (l, ml)(II)

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MILLILITRES AND LITRES

Capacity measures how much liquid a container can hold. Millilitres (ml) are for small amounts like a spoon of medicine. Litres (l) are for larger amounts like a bottle of water. Key fact: 1 litre = 1000 ml.

1 litre = ? ml

11 litre = 1000 millilitres

= 1000

LEADER TIP

Pour water between containers to build intuition. Ask: will it fit? Students are often surprised by the answers.

BEFORE THIS LESSON, TRY

Length & Distance

PRACTICE WITH THESE GAMES

Measurement Match

Greater / Smaller

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