Objective: Today we will practice converting within the metric system August 20 Thank you for not chewing gum Agenda: Metric Mania Metric Practice Worksheet Packet Work on Flip book Work on paragraph Turn in conversion worksheet Materials: Science Folder Notebook Pencil Flipbook/metric packet Objective: Today we will practice converting within the metric system Question: Do you think the U.S. Should stick to English Units or Switch to metric? Why?

English Measurement System Metric Measurement System BP - Metric Vs English Units BP – Conversions English Measurement System Metric Measurement System

Ladder Method 1 2 3 KILO 1000 Units HECTO 100 Units DEKA 10 Units DECI 0.1 Unit Meters Liters Grams CENTI 0.01 Unit MILLI 0.001 Unit

Color Coded Power Paragraph Student can clearly explain why the United States should stick with using customary units or switch to metric. 4 In addition to a score of 3, my paragraph goes above and beyond by giving very detailed examples and it applies what I know about metric to real-world scenarios. 3 My topic sentence clearly states why the United States should stick with using customary units or switch to metric. My paragraph includes at least 3 reasons, details or facts that support my topic sentence. I have included at least 3 examples or explanations to support my reasons, details or facts. I have formally concluded and stated my opinion again in the conclusion sentence. I have included proper transitions have highlighted my Paragraph appropriately My paragraph fully answers the prompt, flows well, and follows all convention rules 2 Some of the paragraph is highlighted appropriately. My paragraph does not answer all parts of the prompt and has several convention errors. 1 The majority of the paragraph is not highlighted appropriately. My paragraph does not answer all parts of the prompt and has major convention errors.

4th Period Get a computer Check grades Turn in missing work! Work on flipbook/Paragraph – due Wednesday!