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The Metric System

Who uses it?• Scientists• Medical Fields • Citizens of other

countries

The Metric System

Mrs Maggio’s Famous Chart

Metric measure

Definition Instrument Label

Length

Mass

Volume

Temperature

Density

Metric Chart

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Length Distance b/w 2 points

Metric ruler

Meter stick

Centimeters

Meters

Metric measure

Definition Instrument Label

Length

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Metric measure

Definition Instrument Label

Mass Amount of matter in an object

Triple beam

Balance

Grams

Milligrams

kilograms

Mass

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Volume

Volume Amount of space an object takes up

Ruler (cm)

Graduated cylinder

centimeters cubed (cm3)

Metric measure

Definition Instrument Label

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Temperature

Metric measure

Definition Instrument Label

Temperature Amount of heat in an object

Thermometer Degrees

Celsius

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The Metric Chart

Metric measure

Definition Instrument Label

Length Space b/w two points

Metric ruler Centimeters

Meters

Mass Amt matter in object

Triple beam

Balance

Grams

Volume Amt space object takes

Ruler (cm)

Grad cylinder

Milliliters or centimeters cubed

Temperature Amt heat in object

Thermometer Degrees

Celsius

Density D=M/V Ruler, grad cyl, balance

g/cm3

g/ml

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Points to Remember

• Round to the nearest tenth (0.1)• Label all answers with the

appropriate unit• Be careful with the equipment• Be precise (measure twice)

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State Test Specifics

• You will have 15 minutes at each station.

• Be sure that you have completed the entire test. (don’t leave pages blank)

• Answer what the question is asking, don’t assume you know the answer w/o completely reading the question.

• RELAX!

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