1. Metric System
Length

2. The basic unit of length is the meter.
There are 100 centimeters (cm) in a meter (m).
There are 1000 millimeters (mm) in a meter (m).
There are 1000 meters (m) in a kilometer (km).

3. What would you use to measure the following?
Paper clip
Desk
Wall
Distance to Chicago
Chalkboard
Length of arm
Pencil

4. Metric System
Weight

5. The basic unit of weight is the kilogram.
There are 1000 grams (g) in a kilogram (kg).

6. What would you use to weigh the following in (grams or kilograms)?
Paper clip
Desk
Yourself
Pencil
Paintbrush
Chair

7. Metric System
Volume

8. The basic unit of volume is the liter.
There are 1000 milliliters (ml) in a liter (L).
There are 1000 liters in a kiloliter (kl).

9. What unit would you use to measure the following in?
Bucket of water
Little plastic swimming pool
Glass of water
Sink full of water
Spoon full of water
Lake