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1 The Metric System PowerPoint Presentation

2 The Metric System In Science, we use the metric system. It is based on a scale of 10. Every measurement is increased or decreased by a factor of 10. The whole world (except the U.S., Liberia, and Burma) uses the metric system.

3 Measuring in Class We will measure mostly. Mass Volume Length Temperature

4 Mass Mass measures how much stuff is in something. Basic unit is the gram (g) We use a balance (scale) to find mass!

5 Volume Volume is how much space something takes up. The basic unit for volume is the Liter (L) We use a graduated cylinder to find volume.

6 Length & Distance Length is how long something is. Distance measures how far something is. The basic unit for length is the meter (m) We use a ruler, meterstick, or a trundle to determine distance.

7 Temperature Temperature measures how hot or cold something is. The unit for temperature is degrees Celsius. We use a thermometer to measure temperature

8 KILO 1000 Units HECTO 100 Units DEKA 10 Units DECI 0.1 Unit CENTI 0.01 Unit MILLI 0.001 Unit Meters Liters Grams Ladder Method How do you use the “ladder” method? 1 st – Determine your starting point. 2 nd – Count the “jumps” to your ending point. 3 rd – Move the decimal the same number of jumps in the same direction. 4 km = _________ m 1 2 3 How many jumps does it take? Starting Point Ending Point 4. 1 __. 2 3 = 4000 m

9 Try these conversions using the ladder method. 1000 mg = _______ g 1 L = _______ mL160 cm = _______ mm 14 km = _______ m109 g = _______ kg 250 m = _______ km Conversion Practice Compare using, or =. 56 cm 6 m 7 g 698 mg


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