Lesson Plan: Understanding the Metric

System
Lesson Overview

- **Grade Level**: 7
- **Subject**: Mathematics
- **Textbook**: International Mathematics Coursebook 2 by Hodder Education
- **Duration**: 2 class periods (45 minutes each)

Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the basic units of the metric system (meter, liter, gram) and their prefixes
(kilo-, centi-, milli-).
2. Convert between different metric units.
3. Apply metric units in practical problems.

Materials Needed

- International Mathematics Coursebook 2

- Whiteboard and markers
- Metric unit conversion charts
- Rulers, measuring tapes, and scales
- Worksheets for practice

Day 1: Introduction to the Metric System

Time Activity Description Teacher's Role Students' Role

0-5 mins Warming Up Briefly Engage Participate in

introduce the students with a the discussion,
metric system brief discussion sharing
and its on the examples of
importance. importance of where they
 measurement have seen or
and where they used the metric
encounter the system.
metric system
in daily life.

5-15 mins Presentation Explain the Present Listen actively

basic units of information and take notes.
the metric clearly, using
system (meter, the textbook
liter, gram) and examples.
their prefixes Write key
(kilo-, centi-, points on the
milli-). Use whiteboard and
examples from ensure all
the textbook. students can
see and
understand.

15-30 mins Guided Practice Show how to Demonstrate Follow along

convert conversion with the
between problems step- examples, ask
different metric by-step on the questions if
units using whiteboard. they do not
examples. Encourage understand.
questions and
provide
immediate
feedback.

30-40 mins Group Activity Students work Facilitate group Work

in groups to work, ensuring collaboratively,
measure all students are measure
objects in the participating objects, and
classroom and record their
using rulers, understanding measurements
measuring the activity. in various
tapes, and Provide metric units.
scales. They guidance as
record their needed.
measurements
in different
metric units.

40-45 mins Recap & Q&A Recap the key Summarize the Ask any
 points of the lesson’s key remaining
lesson and points and questions and
answer any address any clarify any
questions. remaining doubts.
questions.

Day 2: Applying the Metric System

Time Activity Description Teacher's Role Students' Role

0-5 mins Review Briefly review Summarize the Listen and

the previous key points from recall
lesson's the previous information
content. lesson. from the
previous
lesson.

5-15 mins Real-World Discuss real- Provide Participate in

Applications world examples of the discussion,
applications of metric system providing their
the metric applications in own examples
system (e.g., in different fields. where possible.
science, Use the
medicine, and textbook and
everyday life). additional real-
world
examples.

15-30 mins Independent Students Distribute Work

Practice complete a worksheets and independently
worksheet with monitor on the
various students’ worksheet,
problems progress. Offer applying their
involving assistance to knowledge to
metric those who need solve the
conversions it. problems.
and
applications.

30-40 mins Group Discuss the Lead the Share their

Discussion worksheet discussion, answers,
answers and highlighting discuss
common common errors mistakes, and
mistakes. and correct learn from each
 Encourage solutions. other.
students to Encourage
explain their students to
thinking. explain their
reasoning.

40-45 mins Homework Assign a Explain the Note down the

Assignment homework task homework homework
from the assignment and assignment and
textbook to its purpose. ask any
reinforce the questions if
day's learning. they do not
understand it.

Solved Examples
**Problem**: Convert 5 kilometers to meters.

**Solution**: 5 km × 1000 m/km = 5000 m

**Problem**: Convert 2500 milliliters to liters.

**Solution**: 2500 mL × 1 L/1000 mL = 2.5 L

**Problem**: A bottle contains 1.5 liters of water. How many milliliters is this?

**Solution**: 1.5 L × 1000 mL/L = 1500 mL

Exercises for Students

Convert the following:

- 3 kilometers to meters

- 4500 milliliters to liters

- 200 grams to kilograms

- 750 centimeters to meters

Measure and record the length of your desk in meters and centimeters.
A recipe calls for 2.5 liters of milk. How many milliliters is this?

A car travels 120 kilometers. How many meters does it travel?

Convert 0.75 kilograms to grams.

Assessment

- **Formative**: Observe students during group and independent activities to assess

understanding.
- **Summative**: Evaluate the completed worksheets and homework for accuracy and
comprehension.

Differentiation Strategies

- **For Struggling Students**: Provide additional support through smaller group instruction
and use of visual aids.
- **For Advanced Students**: Offer challenging problems that require multi-step
conversions and applications.

Homework

- Assign exercises from the International Mathematics Coursebook 2 that involve metric
unit conversions and practical applications.
- Encourage students to find examples of metric measurements at home and bring them to
class for discussion.

Reflection and Next Steps

- **Reflection**: After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved.
Collect student feedback.
- **Next Steps**: Plan follow-up lessons that build on the metric system knowledge, such as
incorporating it into geometry or science lessons.