The Metric System Who uses it? Scientists Medical Fields Citizens of other countries.

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The Metric System

Who uses it? Scientists Medical Fields Citizens of other countries

The Metric System Mrs Maggio’s Famous Chart

Metric measure DefinitionInstrumentLabel Length Mass Volume Temperature Density Metric Chart

LengthDistance b/w 2 points Metric ruler Meter stick Centimeters Meters Metric measure DefinitionInstrumentLabel Length

Metric measure DefinitionInstrumentLabel MassAmount of matter in an object Triple beam Balance Grams Milligrams kilograms Mass

Volume Amount of space an object takes up Ruler (cm) Graduated cylinder centimeters cubed (cm 3 ) mL Metric measure DefinitionInstrumentLabel

Temperature Metric measure DefinitionInstrumentLabel Temperature Amount of heat in an object Thermometer Degrees Celsius

The Metric Chart Metric measure DefinitionInstrumentLabel LengthSpace b/w two points Metric rulerCentimeters Meters MassAmt matter in object Triple beam Balance Grams VolumeAmt space object takes Ruler (cm) Grad cylinder Milliliters or centimeters cubed Temperature Amt heat in object Thermometer Degrees Celsius DensityD=M/VRuler, grad cyl, balance g/cm3 g/ml

Points to Remember Round to the nearest tenth (0.1) Label all answers with the appropriate unit Be careful with the equipment Be precise (measure twice)

State Test Specifics You will have 15 minutes at each station. Be sure that you have completed the entire test. (don’t leave pages blank) Answer what the question is asking, don’t assume you know the answer w/o completely reading the question. RELAX!