Bell Ringer Quick Write: Why do you believe we use metric measurements instead of common English measurements when doing science investigations in the United States? Write your answer on the White Board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dylVfguErJs

Lesson Title: Measuring Length (Page 5) Tools used – Metric ruler or Meter Stick Units - Millimeter Centimeter Meter Kilometer (mm) (cm) (m) (km)

Other Measuring Instruments

Centimeter = 10 millimeters Millimeters

Meter Stick = 100 cm and 1000 mm

Let’s Practice It

Closing Quick Write – Why do American scientists use metric measurements instead of English measurements when conducting science investigations? *Write your answer below your notes