1. Metric System Basics
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1/1000
1000
100 10 1
1/10
1/100
kilo
hecto
deca
Base Units
meter
gram
liter
deci
centi
milli
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Ex: ml = __________ dal
5 kg = __________ mg
1010 cm = __________ hm
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0.1010
Which unit would you use for…
Liquids Length/distance Weight/mass

2. Recap of Metric System & Conversions
The Metric System is based on multiples of 10
To convert from a larger to smaller metric unit you always move decimal to right.
To convert from a smaller to larger unit you always move decimal to left.
Unless otherwise specified, measure by the following:
If you are measuring length use meters. 
If you are measuring dry weight/mass use grams.
If you are measuring liquid/gas capacity (volume) use liters.