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Lesson 4-2: Weight Units (Pounds & Tons)

Weight Units (Pounds & Tons)

Master weight measurements using pounds and tons through interactive activities and real-world applications.

45 minutesWeight MeasurementZoo AnimalsReal-World Applications
Learning Scenario: Zoo Animal Weights

The Challenge:

At the zoo, you see an elephant that weighs 6,000 pounds and a giraffe that weighs 2,000 pounds. How many tons does each animal weigh? Which animal is heavier?

Zoo Weight Challenge

Weight Conversion:

Elephant: 6,000 pounds ÷ 2,000 = 3 tons
Giraffe: 2,000 pounds ÷ 2,000 = 1 ton
Elephant is heavier (3 tons > 1 ton)
Check: 3 tons = 6,000 pounds ✓

Learning Activities

Master weight measurement through interactive activities and real-world scenarios

Knowledge Points Display
Activity 1
Learn weight measurement with our friendly math teacher. Master pounds and tons through interactive demonstrations.

Key Features:

  • Interactive weight models
  • Step-by-step measurement process
  • Visual weight strategies
  • Progress tracking with milestones

Skills You'll Learn:

  • 1 ton = 2,000 pounds
  • Compare weights in pounds
  • Convert pounds to tons
  • Estimate weights of objects
Interactive Practice
Activity 2
Practice weight measurement through zoo animal scenarios. Learn to measure and compare weights using pounds and tons.

Key Features:

  • Zoo animal simulation
  • Interactive weight measurement
  • Visual scale guidance
  • Real-world applications

Skills You'll Learn:

  • Elephant: 6,000 pounds = 3 tons
  • Lion: 400 pounds = 0.2 tons
  • Giraffe: 2,000 pounds = 1 ton
  • Use virtual scales to measure
Examples Library
Activity 3
Explore various weight measurement examples with different strategies and practice problems.

Key Features:

  • Multiple weight types
  • Different measurement strategies
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • Interactive practice problems

Examples:

  • 1 ton = 2,000 pounds
  • 4,000 pounds = 2 tons
  • 1,500 pounds = 0.75 tons
  • 6 tons = 12,000 pounds
Weight Units Guide

Weight Units:

Pound (lb)

Common unit for measuring weight

Example: A bag of sugar weighs 5 pounds

Ton (T)

Large unit for measuring heavy objects

Example: A car weighs about 2 tons

Conversion

1 ton = 2,000 pounds

To convert: divide pounds by 2,000

Weight Examples:

Light objects

Apple: 0.5 pounds

Book: 1 pound

Medium objects

Person: 150 pounds

Refrigerator: 200 pounds

Heavy objects

Car: 2 tons (4,000 pounds)

Elephant: 3 tons (6,000 pounds)

Practice Examples

Zoo Animal Weights:

Elephant: 6,000 pounds = 3 tons

Giraffe: 2,000 pounds = 1 ton

Lion: 400 pounds = 0.2 tons

Hippo: 4,000 pounds = 2 tons

Weight Conversions:

1 ton = 2,000 pounds

4,000 pounds = 2 tons

1,500 pounds = 0.75 tons

6 tons = 12,000 pounds

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