Measurement and Scale - 9/10 to 9/18

Post date: Sep 10, 2014 7:23:23 PM

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Warm-ups

  1. Prefix

  2. Precision

  3. Scientific Notation

9/11 - In the International (metric) System, what are the Common Units for: Length, Volume, and Mass. [Planner page R-8, Common Units table]

9/12 - Make a Venn diagram comparing Precision with Accuracy.

9/15 - How can you express the Speed of Light = 300,000,000 m/s using fewer digits? (SS pg. R45)

9/17 - Express the following measurements in scientific notation and in kilometers (km):

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Assignments

Objectives

    • Metric Mania: Length - 9/11

    • Metric Mania: Metric Conversions - 9/15

    • Metric & Scientific Notation Practice/Scale of the Universe - 9/17

    • Quiz: Metric Conversions & Scientific Notation - 9/18

Advanced

    • Research Exploravision Ideas - 9/12

    • Review the common units for length in the metric system.

    • Convert measurements from one metric prefix to another.

    • Explain what Scientific Notation is use for.

    • Convert decimal numbers into scientific notation and back.

    • Describe the relative size of things from an atom to the universe.