converting units of length

Converting Units of Length

Unlock the world of measurement! Discover how units of length relate, convert between them, and solve real-life problems with ease.

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Understand the concept of units of length and their relationship to measurement.
  2. Convert units of length within the same measurement system (e.g., metric or imperial).
  3. Recognize the patterns and relationships between different units of length.
  4. Apply the concept of converting units of length to solve real-life and mathematical problems.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 5 Measurement:

  • convert between different units of metric measure [for example, kilometre and metre; centimetre and metre; centimetre and millimetre; gram and kilogram; litre and millilitre]
Last updated on: February 27, 2026

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