Exploring Unit Conversion Within a Measurement System Using a Rain Gauge Activity

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GR. 6-8

Skill:

Use dimensional analysis to rename quantities or rates

Exploring Unit Conversion Within a Measurement System Using a Rain Gauge Activity

Convert inches per hour to inches per day to measure the rate of rainfall. Vary the rate of rainfall and explore the steps of the conversion.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

Why do the “hours” units in the ratios get crossed off?

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Open-ended question 2

Why is multiplying by the same as multiplying by the number 1?

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