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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Density
Mass per unit volume of a material.

8. Time
Interval between two occurring events. (seconds

9. Common SI Prefixes

10. 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.

11. 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.)
Paper clip:
Text Book:
The Door:
The Board:
Your Desk:
Yourself: