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.
Uppgift 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Uppgift 2
Why do the “hours” units in the ratios get crossed off?
Uppgift 3
Why is multiplying by the same as multiplying by the number 1?