3. http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods.h tml Areas of Focus within The Science Skills Unit: Lab Safety, Lab Safety Equipment, Magnification, Microscopes, Stereoscopes, Hand Lenses, Electron Microscopes, Compound Light Microscopes, Parts of a Compound Microscope, Metric System, International System of Units, Scientific Notation, Base Units, Mass, Volume, Density, Temperature, Time, Other SI Units, Observation, Inferences, Scientific Method, What is Science? What makes a good scientist? Types of Scientists, Branches of Science, Scientific Method, Hypothesis, Observations, Inferences.

4. This PowerPoint is on small part of my Science Skills Unit. This unit includes… A Four Part 2,000+ Slide PowerPoint presentation full of class activities, review opportunities, project ideas, video linksm discussion questions, and much more. 16 page bundled homework package that chronologically follows the PowerPoint slideshow. Modified version provided. Worksheets, curriculum guide, Common Core worksheet. 15 pages of unit notes with visuals for students who require assistance and support staff. Many video and academic links 1 PowerPoint review game with answer key. Flashcards, rubrics, activity sheets, and much more. Full Unit can be found at… http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Me tric_Methods.htmlhttp://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Me tric_Methods.html

10. RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

11. -Please make notes legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics -Don’t skip pages -Make visuals clear and well drawn. Please label Convex Lens Focal Point Focal Length

12. -Please make notes legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics -Don’t skip pages -Make visuals clear and well drawn. Please label Convex Lens Focal Point Focal Length

13. -Please make notes legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics -Don’t skip pages -Make visuals clear and well drawn. Please label Convex Lens Focal Point Focal Length

14. Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

15. Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

16. Area of Focus: The Metric System. Area of Focus: The Metric System. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

17. Please describe the exact unit of measurement described in each of the next five photographs. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

18. What unit of measurement is this? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

19. Gallon

20. What unit of measurement is this? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

21. Gallon Mph (Miles per hour)

22. What unit of measurement do we see here? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

23. Gallon Mph (Miles per hour) Pounds

24. What unit of measurement is used here? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

25. Gallon Mph (Miles per hour) Pounds Inches

26. A first down in football is this many yards? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

27. A first down in football is this many yards? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

28. A first down in football is this many yards? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy “Hoot” “Hoot” “Did anybody see me hiding on the sidelines?”

29. A first down in football is this many yards? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

30. Gallon Mph (Miles per hour) Pounds Inches Yards

31. What units of measurement do we see here? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

32. Gallon Mph (Miles per hour) Pounds Inches Yards Fahrenheit

33. More than likely, we said the following things Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

34. More than likely, we said the following things –Gallon of milk. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

35. More than likely, we said the following things –Gallon of milk. –65 miles per hour Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

36. More than likely, we said the following things –Gallon of milk. –65 miles per hour –Quarter Pounder Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

37. More than likely, we said the following things –Gallon of milk. –65 miles per hour –Quarter Pounder –48 inches Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

38. More than likely, we said the following things –Gallon of milk. –65 miles per hour –Quarter Pounder –48 inches –Temperature in Fahrenheit Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

39. More than likely, we said the following things –Gallon of milk. –65 miles per hour –Quarter Pounder –48 inches –Temperature in Fahrenheit Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

40. I will now redo these five pictures showing you their metric values. –Most of us don’t know the metric system well. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

41. One gallon of milk = 3.78 liters of milk. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

42. 65 mph = Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

43. 65 mph = 104 km/h Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

44. A double quarter pounder =

45. A double quarter pounder =.226 kg

46. “Can I have a.226 Kilogramer and small Coke.”

47. 48 inches tall = Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

48. 48 inches tall = 1.21 meters tall Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

49. 10 Yards = Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

50. 10 Yards = 9.14 meters Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

51. 37 degrees Fahrenheit = Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

52. 37 degrees Fahrenheit = 2.77 degrees Celsius Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

53. 37 degrees Fahrenheit = 2.77 degrees Celsius Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

54. The goal of teaching you the metric system is so you can learn and then use this system despite the fact that all around you is a poor system of measuring. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

55. The goal of teaching you the metric system is so you can learn and then use this system despite the fact that all around you is a poor system of measuring. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

56. The goal of teaching you the metric system is so you can learn and then use this system despite the fact that all around you is a poor system of measuring. –It will be a very difficult fight, as this cheesy system is already burned into your brain. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

57. “You must unlearn what you have learned.”

58. “Only then, will you be able to avoid the Old English System, which is the darkside of units, quantities and measurements.”

59. “Don’t listen to Yoda, using inches, feet, and pounds is so much fun because it makes no sense.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

60. “The Old English System is not stronger, It is based off of the number 12 instead of 10.”

61. What is 3 times 12? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

62. Answer: 36 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

63. What is 36 times 12? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

64. Answer: 432 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

65. What is 432 times 12?

66. Answer: 5,184? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

67. “I told you my system was fun, we get to multiply large numbers.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

68. What is 5,184 times 12? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

69. “Hold on, I need to get the calculator?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

70. Answer: 62,208. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

71. “Imagine if we are measuring really large distances and really large weights.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

72. “Try 62,208 times twelve again. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

73. Answer: 746,496 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

74. “Try 746,496 times twelve again. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

75. Answer: 8,597,952 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

76. “Let’s try and go very small.” “What is smaller than an inch in my system?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

77. “Answer!” “Half an inch” What is smaller than ½ an inch?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

78. “Answer!” “A quarter of an inch” What is smaller than ¼ an inch?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

79. “Answer!” “An eighth of an inch” What is smaller than 1/8 an inch?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

80. “Answer!” “ 1/16 of an inch” “Then…?” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

81. “This is getting difficult now.” “My system only works for human size things.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

82. “The Solar system, the cell, atoms…etc.” “That is just boring science stuff.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

83. “Why waste your time with those things.” “Just play video games and eat pizza with me.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

84. “Now the Metric System we will learn. Based off of the number 10 this is, young Metric Padawan”

85. “3 times 10 is what”

86. “30 the answer is” 30 times 10 is what?

87. “300 the answer is” 300 times 10 is what?

88. “3000 the answer is” 3000 times 10 is what?

89. “30,000 the answer is” 30,000 times 10 is what?

90. “300,000 the answer is” 300,000 times 10 is what?

91. “3,000,000 the answer is” “All day do this we could.”

92. “Decimal place to move if units is what you want to change.”

93. “Unwise the Old English System is, Use the Metric System science does.”

103. “Has anyone seen my body.” “It’s about a foot tall.”

107. “Cancel that.” “I found it!”

113. Countries that don’t use the metric system as their standard

116. Countries that don’t use the metric system as their standard.

117. Countries that use the metric system…

128. The countries colored in red are the ones that don’t use the metric system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

129. The countries colored in red are the ones that don’t use the metric system. The United States Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

130. The countries colored in red are the ones that don’t use the metric system. The United States Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Liberia, No official system of measurement

131. The countries colored in red are the ones that don’t use the metric system. The United States Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Liberia, No official system of measurement Burma – The Burmese Unit

132. Every other country in the world uses the Metric System

133. Why does the United States use a poor system of measurement?

134. Pride?

135. Patriotism?

136. Pride? Patriotism? Lazy?

137. Pride? Patriotism? Lazy? $

138. Pride? Patriotism? Lazy? $ Lack of Interest?

139. Pride? Patriotism? Lazy? $ Lack of Interest? Education?

140. Pride? Patriotism? Lazy? $ Lack of Interest? Education? Sports?

141. Pride? Patriotism? Lazy? $ Lack of Interest? Education? Sports? Change?

149. Even England uses the metric system over the Old English System that we use. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

150. Even England uses the metric system over the Old English System that we use. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Learn more about why the metric system is better at…http://www.metric4us.com/why.htmlhttp://www.metric4us.com/why.html

151. The system of measurement that we use is based on the following. –An inch represents the width of a thumb. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

152. The yard is understood to be the distance from the tip of the nose to the end of the middle finger of the outstretched hand. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

153. The yard is understood to be the distance from the tip of the nose to the end of the middle finger of the outstretched hand. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Our wing span

154. The foot (12 inches) was originally the length of a human foot, although it has evolved to be longer than most peoples feet. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

155. The gallon, the basic English unit of volume, was originally the volume of eight pounds of wheat. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

156. The mile is a Roman unit, originally defined to be the length of 1000 paces of a Roman legion. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

157. Acre was originally the size of a field that a farmer could plow in a single day. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

158. Acre was originally the size of a field that a farmer could plow in a single day. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

159. Point out all of the units of measurement on this fishing line sticker. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

160. Point out all of the units of measurement on this fishing line sticker. –This products shows the darkside of units and measurements. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

161. Point out all of the units of measurement on this fishing line sticker. –This products shows the darkside of units and measurements. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

162. Answer! 6 lb. A unit of weight = To eight pounds of wheat. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

163. Point out all of the units of measurement on this fishing line sticker. –This products shows the darkside of units and measurements. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

164. Point out all of the units of measurement on this fishing line sticker. –This products shows the darkside of units and measurements. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

165. Answer: Inches which is equal to the width of your thumb. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

166. Point out all of the units of measurement on this fishing line sticker. –This products shows the darkside of units and measurements. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

167. Point out all of the units of measurement on this fishing line sticker. –This products shows the darkside of units and measurements. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

168. Answer: 3 feet = one yard. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

169. Which of the two measuring devices below is the one that we should use in the field of science. –Note: It should be the only one. A B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

170. Answer! The answer is B. The ruler on the bottom uses the metric system, A B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

171. Answer! The answer is B. The ruler on the bottom uses the metric system, the ruler on the top uses inches which is a confusing and nonsensical system. A B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

172. Let’s X out the units below that follow The American System and circle the units that are part of the SI system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

173. Answers: Crossing off the (SI) system. –Pounds- Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

174. Let’s X out the units below that follow The American System and circle the units that are part of the SI system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

175. Answers: Crossing off the (SI) system. –Pounds- Quarts Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

176. Let’s X out the units below that follow The American System and circle the units that are part of the SI system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

177. Answers: Crossing off the (SI) system. –Pounds- Quarts- Foot, Inch, Yard, Mile Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

178. Let’s X out the units below that follow The American System and circle the units that are part of the SI system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

179. Answers: Crossing off the (SI) system. –Pounds- Quarts- Foot, Inch, Yard, Mile –Fahrenheit Scale Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

180. Let’s circle the measurements, quantities or units that are part of the SI system. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

181. Answer! Kilogram. A unit of weight equal to 1000 grams Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

182. Answer! Kilogram. A unit of weight equal to 1000 grams –1 gram is equal to one centimeter cubed full of water. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

183. Answer! The liter. A unit of volume equal to 1000 milliliters. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

184. Answer! The liter. A unit of volume equal to 1000 milliliters. –1 milliliter is equal to one centimeter cubed full of water. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

185. Answers: Meter. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

186. Answers: Meter. A unit of length. 100 centimeters equal a meter and 1000 millimeters a meter. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

187. Answers: The Celsius Scale. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

188. Answers: The Celsius Scale. – Very common unit for temperature where water freezes at zero and boils at 100 degrees. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

189. Video! The U.S. Customary System vs. The Metric System with American Choppers. –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pikrntjcbywhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pikrntjcbyw Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

191. “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and Literacy Opportunity Worksheet –Visit some of the many provided links or.. –Articles can be found at (w/ membership to NABT and NSTA) http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p= 1http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p= 1 http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?j ournal=tsthttp://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?j ournal=tst Please visit at least one of the “learn more” educational links provided in this unit and complete this worksheet

192. “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and Literacy Opportunity Worksheet –Visit some of the many provided links or.. –Articles can be found at (w/ membership to and NSTA) http://www.sciencedaily.com/ http://www.sciencemag.org/ http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?jo urnal=tsthttp://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?jo urnal=tst

194. http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods.h tml Areas of Focus within The Science Skills Unit: Lab Safety, Lab Safety Equipment, Magnification, Microscopes, Stereoscopes, Hand Lenses, Electron Microscopes, Compound Light Microscopes, Parts of a Compound Microscope, Metric System, International System of Units, Scientific Notation, Base Units, Mass, Volume, Density, Temperature, Time, Other SI Units, Observation, Inferences, Scientific Method, What is Science? What makes a good scientist? Types of Scientists, Branches of Science, Scientific Method, Hypothesis, Observations, Inferences.

195. This PowerPoint is on small part of my Science Skills Unit. This unit includes… A Four Part 2,000+ Slide PowerPoint presentation full of class activities, review opportunities, project ideas, video linksm discussion questions, and much more. 16 page bundled homework package that chronologically follows the PowerPoint slideshow. Modified version provided. Worksheets, curriculum guide, Common Core worksheet. 15 pages of unit notes with visuals for students who require assistance and support staff. Many video and academic links 1 PowerPoint review game with answer key. Flashcards, rubrics, activity sheets, and much more. Full Unit can be found at… http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Me tric_Methods.htmlhttp://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Me tric_Methods.html

199. This PowerPoint is on small part of my Science Skills Unit. This unit includes… A Four Part 2,000+ Slide PowerPoint presentation full of class activities, review opportunities, project ideas, video linksm discussion questions, and much more. 16 page bundled homework package that chronologically follows the PowerPoint slideshow. Modified version provided. Worksheets, curriculum guide, Common Core worksheet. 15 pages of unit notes with visuals for students who require assistance and support staff. Many video and academic links 1 PowerPoint review game with answer key. Flashcards, rubrics, activity sheets, and much more. Full Unit can be found at… http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Me tric_Methods.htmlhttp://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Me tric_Methods.html

200. Please visit the links below to learn more about each of the units in this curriculum –These units take me about four years to complete with my students in grades 5-10. Earth Science UnitsExtended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Geology Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Geology_Unit.html Astronomy Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html Weather and Climate Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Weather_Climate_Unit.html Soil Science, Weathering, More http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html Water Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Water_Molecule_Unit.html Rivers Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html = Easier = More Difficult = Most Difficult 5 th – 7 th grade 6 th – 8 th grade 8 th – 10 th grade

201. Physical Science UnitsExtended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Science Skills Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods. html Motion and Machines Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Newtons_Laws_Motion_Machines_Unit.html Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Energy_Topics_Unit.html Atoms and Periodic Table Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Atoms_Periodic_Table_of_Elements_Unit.html Life Science UnitsExtended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Human Body / Health Topics http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Human_Body_Systems_and_Health_Topics_Unit.html DNA and Genetics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/DNA_Genetics_Unit.html Cell Biology Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Cellular_Biology_Unit.html Infectious Diseases Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Infectious_Diseases_Unit.html Taxonomy and Classification Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html Evolution / Natural Selection Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html Botany Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Plant_Botany_Unit.html Ecology Feeding Levels Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Feeding_Levels_Unit.htm Ecology Interactions Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactions_Unit.html Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html

202. Thank you for your time and interest in this curriculum tour. Please visit the welcome / guide on how a unit works and link to the many unit previews to see the PowerPoint slideshows, bundled homework, review games, unit notes, and much more. Thank you for your interest and please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Best wishes. Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed ryemurf@gmail.com

203. The entire four year curriculum can be found at... http://sciencepowerpoint.com/ Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in this curriculum. http://sciencepowerpoint.com/ Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com