1. Ms Gaede’s- General Science
Hmm…..
I wonder if they
know what I’m
called yet…..
Metric Notes
Ms Gaede’s- General Science

2. Metric system is also called the _________________ or the __________
Scientists need a common system of measurement so they can ____________
Metric system is also called
the _________________
or the __________
communicate.
Let’s try the
10ml
test tube.
International System
S.I. System.
I’m called a
graduated cylinder.

3. The metric system was invented in _______ France.
Ooo LaLa….

4. 200 5000 10 .0001 The metric system is based on multiples of ___ 10.
Example: 10 millimeters = 1 centimeter

5. I’m called a meter stick
Base Units
Meter = ___________________________
Used to measure length or distance.
I’m called a meter stick
instead of a yard stick.

6. they’re safety glasses.
Liter = _____________________
Used to measure volume or amount of space taken up.
How do you like
my new shades?
Actually,
they’re safety glasses.

7. Gram = ________________________
Used to measure mass or weight*
*weight changes with a change in gravity,
mass stays the same.

8. Celsius = _____________________________ 0o = __________________
Used to measure temperature on a scale.
Man, it’s hot
I’m glad this is over.
Freezing point of water.
Boiling point of water.