1. 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?

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

3. 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 Unit

5. 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.

7. 4th Period Get a computer Check grades Turn in missing work!
Work on flipbook/Paragraph – due Wednesday!