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

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.


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Putting It All Together

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

自由形式の質問1

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

テキストと数式入力

自由形式の質問2

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

テキストと数式入力