3/15/11
Post date: Mar 15, 2011 1:1:17 PM
Bell ringer: Why is it important to be able to convert measurements to different types of units? (e.g. convert 15 feet to meters)
Intro to unit conversions
used to change units on measurements (e.g. feet --> meters)
conversion ratio - a number that is used to convert from one unit to another (e.e. multiply feet by 12 to get inches)
Measurement units lab (due Tuesday)
Discuss factor-label method for converting units
Factor-label method practice (due tomorrow)