Fourth Grade
The Metric System!
Today our math class discussed the metric system and how easy it is to convert between different measurements. The HARDEST part is remember all of the different types of measurements available. We discussed the following:
MILLI-
CENTI-
DECI-
DECA-
HECTO-
KILO-
With the help of some studying suggestions from Mike Byster, our class created some mnemonics to help us. Here are a few we really liked. Feel free to share your own in the comments section!
My Crazy Dad Met Dragons Helping Kim
My Crazy Dad Met Donald A Hanging Kites
My Crayons Did __ DAmage Here in Kohls
Mr. Captain Did Mysterious Dorky Heroic Kung-Fu
My Crazy Dad DAn Had Kabobs
Kangaroos Hop Down Mountains During Cold Months
MILLI the CENTIpede DECIded to measure a meter. While she measured, a double DECA bus drove past and the driver said, “Hi. My name is HECTOr, and I like eating KILObugs.”
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