Grams And Kilograms Worksheet

Students choose grams or kilograms as a sensible unit for everyday objects, then suggest classroom examples for each unit.
Grades
Grades 3–5, Elementary
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Jul 26, 2021

Subject
Math, Measurements
Topic
Estimation, Weight
Resource types
Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Preparation
Print ready
Standards
4.MD.A.1

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From the author

This worksheet is a great way for students to learn about using grams and kilograms. It will help them to understand which unit of measurement is most appropriate for different objects.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Choose an appropriate metric mass unit

  • Compare likely masses of familiar objects

  • Generate examples measured in grams or kilograms

Teaching tips

  • Hold or discuss real classroom objects before choosing units.

  • Explain why the numerical mass would become inconvenient in the alternative unit.

Skills covered

  • Metric mass — grams and kilograms measure different scales.

  • Reasonableness — units are selected from object size and likely weight.

  • Application — classroom examples extend the classification.

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Questions teachers ask about this resource

Does the worksheet ask for unit conversions?

Its main task is choosing the more reasonable unit for each object, then listing classroom examples. It prints the relationship 1,000 grams = 1 kilogram as a reference.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • 4.MD.A.1

Core concepts

  • Grams and kilograms

  • Metric mass

  • Measurement units

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