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