Geometry and measurement

3.7(D)

Liquid Volume or Weight?

Determine when it is appropriate to use measurements of liquid volume (capacity) or weight.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to select appropriate units, strategies, and tools to solve problems involving customary and metric measurement

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Intro

Pour It or Hold It?

Today you will learn how to decide when to measure liquid volume or weight. Liquid volume tells how much liquid fits inside something. Weight tells how heavy something is. We ask one simple question: can I pour it, or do I hold it?