Metric System

Metric System

Mrs. Christensen

Objectives

• I can say where the metric system came from.

• I can list the metric prefixes and bases.

• I can convert between units of metric measurement.

What is the metric system?

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TlCcW_mugs

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Metric bases

• Grams measure mass

• Meters measure distance

• Liters measure volume

• Amperes measure electric current

• Seconds measure time

• Moles measure the amount of a substance

• Kelvin measures temperature

Multiple Choice

What is the base unit for measuring distance?

• amperes

• meters

• liters

• grams

Multiple Choice

What is the base unit for measuring volume?

• grams

• meters

• liters

• Kelvin

Metric Prefixes

• Kilo = 1,000

• Hecto = 100

• Deka = 10

• Centi = 0.1

• Deci = 0.01

• Milli = 0.001

How to remember the order

• King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk

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Multiple Choice

What is the prefix for 1,000?

• kilo

• hecto

• deka

• deci

Multiple Choice

What is the prefix for .001?

• Deka

• Deci

• Centi

• Milli

Open Ended

Explain how to use the stair-step diagram.

Multiple Choice

How many meters are in a kilometer?

• 10

• 100

• 1000

• .1

Multiple Choice

How many centimeters in a meter?

• 10

• 100

• 1,000

• .1

Multiple Choice

How many liters in a milliliter?

• 1

• .01

• .01

• .001