metric system. the metric system used by scientists all over the world! developed by france and...

Metric SystemMetric System

The Metric System• Used by scientists all over the

world!• Developed by France and known

as the International System of Units

• NOT used by the United States

Different Parts of the Metric System

Temperature• Measured in degrees Celsius• Measured with a thermometer

Volume• Measured in

liters (usually milliliters)

• Measured with a Graduated Cylinder

• Need to measure in the middle – at the meniscus The right way to use a

cylinder

The wrong way to use a cylinder…

Length • Measured in meters

(usually in centimeters)

• Measured with a ruler, meter stick, or measuring tape.

Mass• Measured in

grams• Measured

with a triple beam balance

• When balanced, add all numbers together

How not to use a triple beam balance

A Metric Cheat SheetCopy and fill in the following chart to help you

remember the different parts of the metric system

Measuring Tool Unit to Use MassLengthVolumeTemp