1. 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.

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

3. Other Measuring Instruments

4. Centimeter
= 10 millimeters
Millimeters

5. Meter Stick = 100 cm and 1000 mm

6. Let’s
Practice It

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