1. Do Now: 3min

2. Standards of Measurements
Essential Question: What do scientist use to measure?

3. Objective
Students will be able to understand the units of measurement that scientist use by answering questions related to the units.

4. International System of Units
(SI Units): Standard system of measurement used world wide.

5. SI Continued… Temperature is measured in K (Kelvins)
A unit of measurement that is obtained by combining other units is a derived unit.

6. Length
Distance between two points.
EX: Meters, inches, etc…

7. Volume
The amount of space occupied by an object. Expressed in L, cm3 , mL etc..

8. Mass
Amount of matter in an object.
EX: Grams
Fun Fact:

9. Density
Mass per unit volume of a material.

10. Time
Interval between two occurring events. (seconds

11. Common Metric Prefixes

13. Conversion Problems to Solve
Name:__________________________
Conversion Problems to Solve
Directions: Use your conversion chart to convert the problems. Use the space in the boxes to show your work.
1L=__________mL
150mL=__________L
.50g=__________kg
23mg=__________g
50m=__________km
1000cm=_________m

14. Activity Find your sole mate.
Work on the measuring activity with your sole mate.
When you are done please take a seat at your assigned seat.
DO NOT TALK TO A FRIEND OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR OUT OF SEAT PRIVLIAGES.

15. Find the Measurements For
Name:_____________________
Directions: With your sole mate you will go around the classroom and measure the items listed on this page. (Use a meter stick if needed or a regular size ruler.) Write down your units (EX: inches, meters, centimeters).
Paper clip:
Text Book:
The Door:
The Board:
Your Desk:
Yourself: