1. Performing Biological Investigations
How is the metric system important in science?

2. Scientific Measurement
Most scientists use the ___________________ when collecting data and performing experiments.
The metric system is a _____________of measurement whose units are based on certain physical standards and are scaled on multiples of _____________.
Various _________________ allow you to convert from one unit of measurement to another in the metric system.
Ex. Meters can be measured in
____________ (m)
____________ (dm)
____________ (cm)
____________ (mm)
____________ (km)

3. Base Units in the Metric System
Measurement
Definition
Metric Base Unit
Symbol
Device Used to measure
Length
Distance between two points.
Meter m
Meter stick
Volume
Amount of space an object takes up.
(length X width X height)
Liter L
Graduated cylinder
Mass
Amount of matter an object is made of.
Gram g
Balance
Temperature
Measure of warmth or coldness
Celsius degree 0C
Thermometer
Time
A limited period or interval
Second S
Stop watch

4. Scientific Measurement: Common Metric Units