Mastering Metric Conversions: From Grams to Tonnes

Mastering Metric Conversions: From Grams to Tonnes
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This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Mastering Metric Conversions: From Grams to Tonnes

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Learning Objective
Understand the conversion between grams, kilograms, and tonnes and apply it to solve problems.

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What do you already know about converting between grams, kilograms, and tonnes?

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Understanding the Metric System
The metric system is based on powers of 10. Grams, kilograms, and tonnes are units of mass in this system.

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Converting Grams to Kilograms
To convert grams to kilograms, divide by 1000. For example, 3000g = 3kg.

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Converting Kilograms to Grams
To convert kilograms to grams, multiply by 1000. For example, 5kg = 5000g.

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Converting Kilograms to Tonnes
To convert kilograms to tonnes, divide by 1000. For example, 5000kg = 5t.

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Converting Tonnes to Kilograms
To convert tonnes to kilograms, multiply by 1000. For example, 3t = 3000kg.

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Converting Grams to Tonnes
To convert grams to tonnes, divide by 1,000,000. For example, 500,000g = 0.5t.

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Putting It All Together
Practice converting between grams, kilograms, and tonnes with a variety of exercises.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Slide 11 - Open question

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 12 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 13 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.