๐ Topic Summary
Estimating capacity means making your best guess about how much a container can hold. We usually measure capacity in units like liters (L) and milliliters (mL). Think of a big water bottle holding about 1 liter, and a small medicine dropper holding about 1 milliliter. When estimating, try to compare the container to things you already know the capacity of!
Let's practice estimating capacity with some fun activities! Get ready to use your math skills!
๐ค Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Liter |
A. The amount a container can hold. |
| 2. Milliliter |
B. A metric unit of capacity equal to 1/1000 of a liter. |
| 3. Capacity |
C. The process of making an educated guess. |
| 4. Estimate |
D. A metric unit of capacity. A common unit for measuring liquids. |
| 5. Measurement |
E. Determining the size, amount, or degree of something. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words.
When we _________ capacity, we are making an educated guess about how much a container can _________. A small bottle of juice might hold 200 _________, while a large jug of water might hold 2 _________. It's important to use the correct units when describing _________.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you have a small cup and a large pitcher. How can you use estimation to figure out how many cups of water it would take to fill the entire pitcher?