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following questions. Do all bell ringers on the same sheet of paper!

1. What is the definition of Biology? 2. What are the 8 characteristics of life.

Unit 1: Metric

System A Common Language

Why A Standard Measurement System?

When and why was the metric system invented?

The metric system was invented in 1790

The metric system was invented because countries were using many different systems of measurement causing confusion and lack of consistency

The metric system was invented by a group of French scientists

aunes, cubits, leagues, palms, stadia, furlongs, rods, pecks

Metric System

A system of measurement used by the majority of countries on Earth based on the number 10

Countries that don’t use the Metric System…

Liberia, Myanmar, and United States

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Scientists all over the world use the International System of Units to measure:

LengthVolumeMass

Key Concept: Why do scientists use a standard measurement

system? Allows scientists to compare data

and communicate with each other about their results

Also allows experiments to be repeated

Length

What is length?

Length is the distance from one point to another

The basic unit of length in the Metric System is the …

Meter (m)

Length MEASURING LENGTH

TOOLS: METER STICK AND RULER

The longer lines on the metric ruler are called…

centimeters

The shorter lines on the metric ruler are called…

millimeters

Figure 2: Calculating: Measure the turtle in figure 2 from the rear of its shell to the front of it’s shell. Record its length in both centimeters and

millimeters. 8.8 cm

88 mm

Mass

Mass

The measure of the amount of matter an object contains

The basic unit of mass in the Metric System is the…

Gram (g)

Mass

Measuring Mass

Tool: Triple Beam Balance

How does a triple-beam balance work? A triple-beam balance works by

comparing the mass of the object you are measuring to a known mass

When you use a triple-beam balance, you:

1. Place the object on the pan

2. Shift the riders on the beams until them balance the mass of the object

• Start with the large rider (increments of 100)

• Next, the medium sized rider (increments of 10)

• Lastly, the small rider (increments of 1)

Figure 3: Observing - What is the mass of this turtle?

153.7 grams

Why do scientists prefer to use the mass of an object instead of its weight?

Scientists prefer to use an objects mass instead of its weight because mass does not change when the force of gravity does

Label the different parts of the triple-beam balance.

Label the different parts of the triple-beam balance.

Pan

Label the different parts of the triple-beam balance.

Pan Riders

Label the different parts of the triple-beam balance.

Pan RidersBeams

Label the different parts of the triple-beam balance.

Pan RidersBeams

Pointer

Volume

Volume

The amount of space an object takes up

The basic unit of volume in the Metric System is the… …

Liter (l)

The Tool used to measure the volume of liquids is called the… Graduated cylinder.

This instrument has markings that are in increments of…

1 milliliter (mL)

Meniscus

The curve in the top surface of water in the graduated cylinder

Figure 4: Observing - What is the proper way to read a meniscus?

Read the milliliter marking at the bottom of the curve

Volume

Volume of Rectangular Solids

How can the volume of a solid object such as a shoebox be measured?

To measure a solid objects that are regular shaped, a formula for volume can be applied

The Metric System unit known for measuring solids with a larger volume is known as the… Cubic meter (m³) Cubic centimeter (cm3) Cubic millimeter (mm3).

Tool:

The formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular object is:

Volume = Length x Width x Height

Why is the unit cm³ used when calculating the volume of a rectangular object?

When multiplying the object’s length, width and height, the cm units are also multiplied

cm x cm x cm = cm³

Suppose a cereal box is 10 centimeters long, 4 centimeters wide, and 20 centimeters high. What would be the volume of the box?

Volume = Length x Width x Height

Volume = 10 cm x 4 cm x 20 cm

Volume =

Volume

Volume of Irregular Solids

How is the volume of an irregular solid such as a rock measured?

To measure the volume of an irregular solid, immerse the object in water, and measure how much the water level rises

Tool (Method) : Water displacement method using a Graduated Cylinder

Basic Unit of Volume for Irregular Solids =

L3

cL3

mL3

How does the water displacement method work?

Record the volume of water in the graduated cylinder

Carefully place the irregular solid into the water. Record the volume of the water plus the object

Subtract the volume of the water alone from the volume of the water plus the object

To convert to a larger unit, move the decimal point to the left

Basic Unit1 Meter1 Liter1 Gram

To convert to a smaller unit, move the decimal point to the right

Kilo1000Units Hecto

100Units Deka

10Units

Milli.001Units

Centi.01Units

Deci0.1Units

King Henry Died Basically Drinking Chocolate Milk

TRY THIS USING THE STAIRCASE METHOD

1000 mg = ______ g

Step 1: Determine if you are going to go up or down the ladder.Step 2: Determine how many steps there are from milligrams to grams.Step 3: Move the decimal point the amount of places that was determined in steps 1 & 2.

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TRY THIS USING THE STAIRCASE METHOD

.15 L = __________ ml

TRY THIS USING THE STAIRCASE METHOD

.15 L = __________ ml150

1. What are the basic units of measurements for• Length• Volume• Mass

2. Convert 1.5 km to m3. Convert 120 ml to cl4. What tool would you use to measure mass?5. What is the formula for figuring volume of an rectangular

shaped object?

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