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UnitBot: Convert and Build!

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Game Info for Teachers

COMBINED RATING

3.5 Stars

TEACHERS (6)

3.8

STUDENTS (1500)

3.1

LENGTH

10 Minutes

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CAPABILITIES

Spanish Language Support

Text-to-Speech Support

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Description

UnitBot will put you in charge of an automated construction company based on different units of measurement! Convert values from different units to make sure each truck is loaded with enough fuel and building materials to construct beautiful high-rises!

Vocabulary Words

unit measurements

conversions metric system

milliliters

grams

kilometers

meters

inches

miles

feet

conversion

factor

liters

metric system

customary system

millimeters

centimeters

yards

inches

feet

seconds

minutes

hours

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Convert Between Standard Measurement Units. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.

Main Concepts

Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within the customary system (e.g., convert 5 lbs to 80 ounces), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within the metric system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What is the difference between the metric system and the customary system of measurement? What type of measurement system does the United States use? Is running 3 miles vs. 3 km the same?

After the Game

How do you convert from a smaller measurement to a larger one? And a larger measurement to a smaller one? What is the difference between liters and yards? When would you need to measure something in liters vs. yards?