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ObjecƟve : I can measure using customary units of capacity.

Customary Units of Capacity

Capacity is a measure of the amount of liquid a container can hold.

Capacity can be measured in different systems (customary and metric). Customary units are used in the United States. OŌen the items in a recipe are listed in customary units.

Do these items look familiar to you?

Name some items that are measured with each customary unit.

Cup (c) tea

Pint (pt) ice cream

Quart (qt) juice

Gallon (gal)

milk

WriƟng to Explain:

Would a cup be a good tool for measuring the amount of water in a bathtub? Explain why or why not.

GROUP WORK:

Now it is your turn to measure with customary units of capacity! Please read the direcƟons carefully. You will have 10 minutes to

complete the tasks. “Land of Gallon”