Introduction to the Metric System: Units of Measurement

The video tutorial explains the significance of units in measurements, emphasizing that numbers are meaningless without them. It describes the English system of measurement used in countries like the US and UK, where length, distance, weight, and volume are measured in units like inches, feet, yards, miles, pounds, and gallons. The tutorial then introduces the metric system, also known as the international system of units (SI), which is widely used in science and many countries. The metric system is presented as easy and fun to use, encouraging viewers to explore it further.

Why is it important to include units when stating a measurement?

• Units make the number look bigger.

• Units are only important in scientific measurements.

• Units are used to confuse people.

• Units help in understanding the context of the number.

Which of the following is NOT a unit of length in the English system?

• Yards

• Inches

• Feet

• Meters

In the English system, which unit is used to measure weight?

• Gallons

• Pounds

• Meters

• Liters

What is another name for the metric system?

• Imperial system

• International system of units

• Customary system

• British system

Which system of measurement is commonly used in science?

• English system

• Metric system

• Customary system

• Imperial system