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The Metric System

The Metric System. Get to know these terms:. centimeter. Get to know these terms!. milliliter. liter. millimeter. gram. meter. kilogram. decimeter. kilometer. Measuring Length. meter. The meter is a unit of length in the metric system.

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The Metric System

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  1. The Metric System Get to know these terms: centimeter Get to know these terms! milliliter liter millimeter gram meter kilogram decimeter kilometer

  2. Measuring Length meter The meter is a unit of length in the metric system. You have used meter sticks which are about the same length as three feet. A meter is equal to ( Made up of ) the following: 10 DECIMETERS 100 CENTIMETERS 1,000 MILIMETERS

  3. KidsHateDoingMetricsDuringClassMinutes K = Kilo times 1000 d = deci divided by 10 H = Hecta times 100 M= Meters, Liters, or Grams times 1 c = centi divided by 100 D = Deca times 10 m = milli divided by 1000

  4. The Kilometer A kilometer is a unit used to measure very long distances. You may use a kilometer to measure the distance traveled in a car. A kilometer is equal to ( made up of ) the following: 1,000 meters Q: How many decimeters make up a kilometer ? A:________

  5. Let's see how much you know? 1. How many centimeters are in 1 meter ? A: 100 2. How many decimeters are in a meter ? A: 10 3. How many meters are in a kilometer ? A: 1,000 4. How many kilometers are in a kilometer ? A:1

  6. Measuring Weight The gram is a metric unit of weight. Used to weigh small objects. The kilogram is a metric unit of weight. Used to weigh large objects. Q. Which would you use to weigh a piano ? A. __________________________

  7. Measuring Capacity The liter is used to measure the capacities of large objects. You would use a liter to see how much liquid is in a pitcher. The milliliter is a metric unit used to measure the capacities of small objects. You would use a milliliter to see how much liquid is on a spoon. one liter = 1,000 millimeters Q. 5,000 milliliters equals how many liters? A. _____________________

  8. Temperature Celsius or ( C ) Celsius is the metric unit for measuring temperature. Water freezes at 0 degrees C Normal body temperature is 37 degrees C A hot day would be about 30 degrees C Water boils at 100 degrees C Q: Would a refrigerator be kept at 60 degrees C, or at 5 degrees C? A: _______________________

  9. How did you do ? 2. 100 1. 10,000 3. 10 4. 1,000 5. 1 6. kilograms 7. 5 8. 5 degrees Celsius

  10. The End

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