1. Metric System

2. The Metric System Used by scientists all over the world! Developed by France and known as the International System of Units NOT used by the United States

3. Different Parts of the Metric System

4. Temperature Measured in degrees Celsius Measured with a thermometer

5. Volume Measured in liters (usually milliliters) Measured with a Graduated Cylinder Need to measure in the middle – at the meniscus The right way to use a cylinder

6. The wrong way to use a cylinder…

7. Length Measured in meters (usually in centimeters) Measured with a ruler, meter stick, or measuring tape.

8. Mass Measured in grams Measured with a triple beam balance When balanced, add all numbers together

9. How not to use a triple beam balance

10. A Metric Cheat Sheet Copy and fill in the following chart to help you remember the different parts of the metric system Measuring ToolUnit to Use Mass Length Volume Temp