3.MD.2: Measuring Mass and Volume

Challenge Worksheet
I can measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses using standard units.

Problem 1

Design an experiment to find the mass of 100 paper clips using only 10 paper clips and a scale.

Problem 2

Explain why we use different units (g vs kg) for measuring mass. Give 3 examples of when to use each.

Problem 3

A swimming pool is 25 m long, 10 m wide, and 2 m deep. How many liters of water does it hold?

Problem 4

Compare the mass of 1 L of water to 1 L of oil. Research and explain the difference.

Problem 5

Create a recipe that serves 4 people, then convert it to serve 10 people. Show all measurements.

Problem 6

Analyze this data: 5 students' backpack masses are 2.1 kg, 1.8 kg, 2.5 kg, 1.9 kg, 2.3 kg. Find patterns.

Problem 7

Explain how you would measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object using water displacement.

Problem 8

Design a word problem involving both mass and volume measurements. Solve it completely.

Problem 9

Investigate: Why do we use metric units for mass and volume? What are the advantages?

Problem 10

Create a conversion chart showing the relationships between mL, L, g, and kg with examples.