1. 1. What are some common measurements in the metric system? 2. Convert: 2 meters into centimeters. DAILY QUESTION AUGUST 29 th, 2008

2. AGENDA8/29/2008 Daily Question “Code Orange” Binder Check Newsletter Assignments: 1. Converting Units Worksheet due 9/2

3. SI Base Units Lengthmeterm Masskilogramkg Timeseconds TemperaturekelvinK Electric currentampereA Substance amountmolemol Luminous intensitycandelacd

4. Converting Units Chart on Page 3 of Newsletter If you are converting to a smaller unit, multiply the measurement to get a bigger number. If you are converting to a larger unit, divide the measurement to get a smaller number.

5. Converting Units 1. 745 mm = __________ m 2. 100 m = ___________ km

6. Converting Units 1. 4.5 mg = _____________ kg 2. 25 mircom = _____________ m

7. Converting Units 1. 5 mA = ______________ A