Tuesday, August 23 rd DO NOW: Which statement is supported by the graph? A.Devin has saved more total coins than Reina. B.Reina has saved more nickels than Devin. C.Reina has saved more total coins than Devin. D.Reina and Devin have saved the same number quarters and dimes. ********

PLAN Use the metric conversion chart to convert metric units. DO Review and scientific method quiz. Notes about the metric system. Metric System Practice

__________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________________________________ Write the underlined statements on page 17 of your journal.

Metric Base Units Copy this chart onto Page 17 of your journal. QuantityMetric Base UnitAbbreviation Massgramg Lengthmeterm VolumeLiterL Timeseconds

Copy this chart on page 18 of your journal. K King Kilo- k H Hector Hecto- h- 100 D Doesn’t Deka- da- 10 U Usually No prefix Base Unit 1 D Drink Deci- d-.1 C Chocolate Centi- c-.01 M Milk Milli- m-.001

35 mL = ___________ dL

950 g = ___________ kg

275 mm = ___________ cm

1000 L = ___________ kL

1000 mL = ___________ L

Wednesday DO NOW: Finish copying this chart into your journal on page 18. K King Kilo- k H Hector Hecto- h- 100 D Doesn’t Deka- da- 10 U Usually No prefix Base Unit 1 D Drink Deci- d-.1 C Chocolate Centi- c-.01 M Milk Milli- m-.001

Wednesday, August 24 th DO NOW Trace your foot on a piece of construction paper and cut it out. Draw this data table on the foot: PersonHeight of lower cabinets Length of table Width of one square on the floor Me Friend 1 Friend 2

1 FOOT Measure the items listed in the data table you drew on your foot and record your data. Collect data from 2 of your classmates. Compare yours and your friends’ results. Answer on your DO NOW Sheet (Wednesday box) – What disadvantage of the Old English System was illustrated by this activity?

PLAN Use the metric conversion chart to convert metric units. DO More Metric System Practice Exit Slip Read article and answer question.

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455 m = _________________ mm

The Importance of Using a Common Measurement System Read the article excerpt “Metric Mishap Caused Loss of NASA Orbiter”. Answer the question at the end of the article in your journal on page 19. Your answer should be at least one paragraph with 5 well-developed sentences.

Thursday, August 25 th DO NOW Write the following on your DO NOW sheet in the Thursday box and answer each. 1.______ is the metric base unit for length. 2.______ is the metric base unit for mass. 3.______ is the metric base unit for volume. 4.______ is the metric base unit for time. 5.Copy the following symbols and tell what each one means. Kg, hL, m, dag, dm Meter Gram Liter Second

PLAN Use dimensional analysis as an alternate method for converting metric units. DO Discuss dimensional analysis Practice converting between English and Metric units using dimensional analysis Exit slip

Another Way to Convert: Dimensional Analysis

How many millimeters are in 1 inch?

How many pounds are in 5.7 kilograms?

How many ounces are in 250 milliliters?

DO NOW FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 th Answer the following: 22 pints = ________ liters (Hint: Use the tables on the sheet from Thursday to help you.)

PLAN Use dimensional analysis as an alternate method for converting metric units. DO More practice converting between English and Metric units using dimensional analysis Metric Me Activity

How many seconds are in an hour?

How many hours are in a year?

How many seconds are in a decade?

Procedures: 1. Use a meter stick to measure the specified parts of your body. (You may need to enlist the help of a partner) 2. Record the measurements into the data table. 3. Return the meter sticks to the front before continuing the lab. 4. After the meter stick is returned, add 2 more rows to your data table. 5. You will be using your dimensional analysis skills to fill in the remainder of the table.

DO NOW: Tuesday 1.Copy the following symbols and tell what each one means. Kg, hL, m, dag, dm 2.Answer the following question: 120 dm

DO NOW: Monday 1.What are the four metric base units for length, mass, time, and volume? 2.Copy the following question and answers on your paper. We will answer the question in a minute with the graph on the next slide. How many deciseconds does it take to reach a temperature of 20°C? a. 30 deciseconds b.60 deciseconds c.90 deciseconds d.900 deciseconds

Parts of a Correct Data Table 1.Title including independent and dependent variables 2.Independent variable on left side and dependent variable on right side. 3.Headings on all columns 4.Units of measurements included in headings ONLY

Graphing is an essential tool in science. Graphs enable us to visually communicate information. Our goals for graphing: Understand the various types of graphs Decide what kind of graph would be best to use based on data collected. Identifying data to be displayed on the x- and y- axes Scaling a graph properly Labeling a graph with axes labels, title, units and legend or key if necessary