Bell Ringer Together with your table partner, measure the length of your table. No measuring sticks or rulers allowed. Be creative. Record your data in your journal.

Please describe the exact unit of measurement described in each of the next five photographs. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What unit of measurement is this? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Gallon

What unit of measurement is this? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Gallon Mph (Miles per hour)

What unit of measurement do we see here? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Gallon Mph (Miles per hour) Pounds

What unit of measurement is used here? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Gallon Mph (Miles per hour) Pounds Inches

A first down in football is this many yards? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A first down in football is this many yards? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Gallon Mph (Miles per hour) Pounds Inches Yards

What units of measurement do we see here? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Gallon Mph (Miles per hour) Pounds Inches Yards Fahrenheit

I will now redo these five pictures showing you their metric values. –Most of us don’t know the metric system well. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

One gallon of milk = 3.78 liters of milk. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

65 mph = Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

65 mph = 104 km/h Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A double quarter pounder =

A double quarter pounder =.226 kg

“Can I have a.226 Kilogrammer and a small Coke.”

48 inches tall = Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

48 inches tall = 1.21 meters tall Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

10 Yards = Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

10 Yards = 9.14 meters Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

37 degrees Fahrenheit = Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

37 degrees Fahrenheit = 2.77 degrees Celsius Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

37 degrees Fahrenheit = 2.77 degrees Celsius Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The goal of teaching you the metric system is so you can learn and then use this system despite the fact that all around you is a poor system of measuring. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The goal of teaching you the metric system is so you can learn and then use this system despite the fact that all around you is a poor system of measuring. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The goal of teaching you the metric system is so you can learn and then use this system despite the fact that all around you is a poor system of measuring. –It will be a very difficult fight, as this cheesy system is already burned into your brain. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“You must unlearn what you have learned.”

“Only then, will you be able to avoid the Old English System, which is the darkside of units, quantities and measurements.”

“Don’t listen to Yoda, using inches, feet, and pounds is so much fun because it makes no sense.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“The Old English System is not stronger, It is based off of the numbers 3, 12, or 16 instead of 10.”

What is 3 times 12? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer: 36 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What is 36 times 12? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer: 432 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What is 432 times 12?

Answer: 5,184? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“I told you my system was fun, we get to multiply large numbers.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What is 5,184 times 12? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Hold on, I need to get the calculator?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer: 62,208. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Imagine if we are measuring really large distances and really large weights.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Try 62,208 times twelve again. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer: 746,496 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Try 746,496 times twelve again. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer: 8,957,952 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Let’s try and go very small.” “What is smaller than an inch in my system?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Answer!” “Half an inch” What is smaller than ½ an inch?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Answer!” “A quarter of an inch” What is smaller than ¼ an inch?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Answer!” “An eighth of an inch” What is smaller than 1/8 an inch?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Answer!” “ 1/16 of an inch” “Then…?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“This is getting difficult now.” “My system only works for human size things.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“The Solar system, the cell, atoms…etc.” “That is just boring science stuff.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Why waste your time with those things.” “Just play video games and eat pizza with me.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Now the Metric System we will learn. Based off of the number 10 this is, young Metric Scholar”

“3 times 10 is what”

“30 the answer is” 30 times 10 is what?

“300 the answer is” 300 times 10 is what?

“3000 the answer is” 3000 times 10 is what?

“30,000 the answer is” 30,000 times 10 is what?

“300,000 the answer is” 300,000 times 10 is what?

“3,000,000 the answer is” “All day do this we could.”

“Decimal place to move if units is what you want to change.”

“Unwise the Old English System is, Use the Metric System science does.”

“Has anyone seen my body.” “It’s about a foot tall.”

“Cancel that.” “I found it!”

Countries that don’t use the metric system as their standard

Countries that don’t use the metric system as their standard.

Countries that use the metric system…

The countries colored in red are the ones that don’t use the metric system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The countries colored in red are the ones that don’t use the metric system. The United States Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The countries colored in red are the ones that don’t use the metric system. The United States Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Liberia, No official system of measurement

The countries colored in red are the ones that don’t use the metric system. The United States Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Liberia, No official system of measurement Burma – The Burmese Unit

Every other country in the world uses the Metric System

Why does the United States use a poor system of measurement?

Pride?

Patriotism?

Pride? Patriotism? Lazy?

Pride? Patriotism? Lazy? $

Pride? Patriotism? Lazy? $ Lack of Interest?

Pride? Patriotism? Lazy? $ Lack of Interest? Education?

Pride? Patriotism? Lazy? $ Lack of Interest? Education? Sports?

Pride? Patriotism? Lazy? $ Lack of Interest? Education? Sports? Change?

Video! The U.S. Customary System vs. The Metric System with American Choppers. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Bell Ringer Are all rulers used to measure the same way? Write your thoughts in at least 2 sentences in your journal.

The Metric System - Length. The Metric System - Length. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

English vs. Metric Units Left Image: Right Image: Which is longer? A. 1 mile or 1 kilometer B. 1 yard or 1 meter C. 1 inch or 1 centimeter 1.6 kilometers 1 mile 1 yard = meters 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

Metric Units The basic unit of length in the metric system is the meter and is represented by a lowercase m. Metric Units 1 Kilometer (km) = 1000 meters (m) 1 Meter = 100 Centimeters (cm) 1 Meter = 1000 Millimeters (mm) Which is larger? A. 1 meter or 105 centimeters B. 4 kilometers or 4400 meters C. 12 centimeters or 102 millimeters D millimeters or 1 meter Click the image to watch a short video about the meter.

Measuring Length Ruler: How many millimeters are in 1 centimeter? What is the length of the line in centimeters? _______cm What is the length of the line in millimeters? _______mm What is the length of the line to the nearest centimeter? ________cm 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters

Which of the two measuring devices below is the one that we should use in the field of science. –Note: It should be the only one. A B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer! The answer is B. The ruler on the bottom uses the metric system, A B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer! The answer is B. The ruler on the bottom uses the metric system, the ruler on the top uses inches which is a confusing and nonsensical system. A B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Even England uses the metric system over the Old English System that we use. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The system of measurement that we use is based on the following. –An inch represents the width of a thumb. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The yard is understood to be the distance from the tip of the nose to the end of the middle finger of the outstretched hand. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The yard is understood to be the distance from the tip of the nose to the end of the middle finger of the outstretched hand. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Our wing span

The foot (12 inches) was originally the length of a human foot, although it has evolved to be longer than most peoples feet. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The gallon, the basic English unit of volume, was originally the volume of eight pounds of wheat. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

9600 wheat grains = 1 pound

The mile is a Roman unit, originally defined to be the length of 1000 paces of a Roman legion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Acre was originally the size of a field that a farmer could plow in a single day. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Acre was originally the size of a field that a farmer could plow in a single day. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Let’s X out the units below that follow The American System and circle the units that are part of the SI system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answers: Crossing off the (SI) system. –Pounds- Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Let’s X out the units below that follow The American System and circle the units that are part of the SI system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answers: Crossing off the (SI) system. –Pounds- Quarts Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Let’s X out the units below that follow The American System and circle the units that are part of the SI system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answers: Crossing off the (SI) system. –Pounds- Quarts- Foot, Inch, Yard, Mile Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Let’s X out the units below that follow The American System and circle the units that are part of the SI system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answers: Crossing off the (SI) system. –Pounds- Quarts- Foot, Inch, Yard, Mile –Fahrenheit Scale Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The American System of Measurement, or Old English System is good because it is rooted in history. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The American System of Measurement, or Old English System is good because it is rooted in history. We should still study it as part of history, but that is it. –Adios Cheesy System! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The American System of Measurement, or Old English System is good because it is rooted in history. We should still study it as part of history, but that is it. –Adios Cheesy System! “Has anyone seen my head, Yoda cut it off about a mile back.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Activity! Visiting an online Metric Converter. –We will learn to do a few conversions. – ts.htmlhttp:// ts.html Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Metric System is also known as the International System of Units (SI). The Metric System is also known as the International System of Units (SI). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. The Metric System : A measurement system based on the powers of ten. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The simplicity of the metric system stems from the fact that there is only one unit of measurement (or base unit) for each type of quantity measured (length, mass, etc.). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“I am mm tall.” “I am cm tall.” “I am meters tall.” “I am km tall.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“I am mm tall.” “I am cm tall.” “I am meters tall.” “I am km tall.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

You can measure the very small and the very large with the same unit. (Meter) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

You can measure the very small and the very large with the same unit. (Meter) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Larger Smaller

Yes, this slide is red… copy it into your notes as accurately as possible (with the stairs) Yes, this slide is red… copy it into your notes as accurately as possible (with the stairs) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

You can measure the very small and the very large with the same unit. (Meter) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

You can measure the very small and the very large with the same unit. (Meter) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

How many millimeters are in 5.3 meters? 5.3 meters  mm

How many millimeters are in 5.3 meters? 5.3 meters  mm

How many millimeters are in 5.3 meters? 5.3 meter  mm

How many millimeters are in 5.3 meters? 5.3 meter  mm 5.3 x 1000 =

How many millimeters are in 5.3 meters? 5.3 meter  mm 5.3 x 1000 =5300mm

How many kilometers are in 5.3 meters?

5.3 meter  km

How many kilometers are in 5.3 meters? 5.3 meter  km

How many kilometers are in 5.3 meters? 5.3 meter  km 5.3 / 1000 =.0053km

How many kilometers are in 5.3 meters? 5.3 meter  km 5.3 / 1000 =.0053km

How many centimeters are in 1.29 meters? 1.29 meter  cm

How many centimeters are in 1.29 meters? 1.29 meter  cm

How many centimeters are in 1.29 meters? 1.29 meter  cm

How many centimeters are in 1.29 meters? 1.29 meter  cm 1.29 X 100 =

How many centimeters are in 1.29 meters? 1.29 meter  cm 1.29 X 100 = 129cm

How many Hectometers are in 4.4 meters?

4.4 / 100 =.044 hm

How many Decimeters are in 14.9 meters?

14.9 x 10 = 149 dm

How many Meters are in 6.1 Kilometers?

6.1 km x 1000 =

How many Meters are in 6.1 Kilometers? 6.1 km x 1000 = 6.1 x 1000 = 6100

How many Meters are in 6.1 Kilometers? 6.1 km x 1000 = 6.1 x 1000 = 6100 m

One Meter

1 meter has 100 centimeters

10 mm 100

1 meter has 1000 millimeters 10 mm

1 meter has 1000 millimeters 10 mm

1 meter has 1000 millimeters 10 mm 1000

IMAX Cosmic Voyage Link to the Powers of 10 portion of video. – 3Ahttp:// 3A Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Raise your hand when you think you know the picture beneath the boxes. –You only get one guess. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“You must unlearn what you have learned.”

Yoda