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Think About It: What did you learn from this video?
To perform well on any quiz or test on SI Units, I must be able to:
I should also:
Remember:
Key Questions (answer these questions in your notebook):
- Answer the Key Questions on the metric system in your notebook.
- Come to class prepared to complete a brief assessment on the metric (SI) system.
- Come to class prepared to complete a worksheet on the SI system with your study partner.
I should also:
- Watch the Instructional Videos on the metric system (SI) for additional instruction and take notes, and/or ....
- Read the Topic Review lesson on the SI system for additional instruction and take notes.
Remember:
- You are also encouraged to read the following sections of Chemistry by Timberlake: Section 1.3 - Units of Measurement, Section 1.7 - Prefixes and Equalities, and Section 1.8 - Writing Conversion Factors.
Key Questions (answer these questions in your notebook):
- What are the five (5) base SI units that I should be able to recall?
- Why are metric "powers-of-ten" prefixes useful in communicating large and small measurements?
- How would I use the metric prefixes to write numbers from "one billion" to "one-billionth?"
- Why is volume called a "derived" unit?
- How would I explain to my friend how to convert a measured quantity from mm to km?
Instructional Videos
Metric conversion and review by Nancy Foote [15:00]This video will show you how to convert within the metric system. It is also a review for metric prefixes.
METRIC SYSTEM I by Robert Becker [10:09]
This video is part I of a lesson on the metric system. It discusses the rationale behind the metric system and compares it ro the US customary units. It also emphasizes the interconnectedness of the meter and the liter and the liter and the gram.
METRIC SYSTEM II by Robert Becker [11:57]
This video is part II of a lesson in my introduction to the metric system. It talks about the metric prefix number line and how to use it to convert from one metric unit to another by simply moving the decimal point or changing the exponent if the number is in scientific notation
Unit Conversion in the Metric System - CLEAR & SIMPLE by sciencepost [10:59]
EASY Unit Conversion in the Metric System - This simple extra help video tutorial explains the metric system and how to make simple metric conversions. I show you the metric number line and how to use it to convert between units. Tune in for a quick lesson on how easy the metric system really is. It is also considered are of the international system of units.
Unit Conversion in the Metric System - Part 2 CLEAR & SIMPLE by sciencepost [6:43]
CLEAR & SIMPLE PRACTICE Solving Metric System Problems & Metric Conversion - This video tutorial practices a few metric system conversion problems. The problems are solved and explained in a simple way for chemistry, physics and general science classes.
Metric conversion and review by Nancy Foote [15:00]This video will show you how to convert within the metric system. It is also a review for metric prefixes.
METRIC SYSTEM I by Robert Becker [10:09]
This video is part I of a lesson on the metric system. It discusses the rationale behind the metric system and compares it ro the US customary units. It also emphasizes the interconnectedness of the meter and the liter and the liter and the gram.
METRIC SYSTEM II by Robert Becker [11:57]
This video is part II of a lesson in my introduction to the metric system. It talks about the metric prefix number line and how to use it to convert from one metric unit to another by simply moving the decimal point or changing the exponent if the number is in scientific notation
Unit Conversion in the Metric System - CLEAR & SIMPLE by sciencepost [10:59]
EASY Unit Conversion in the Metric System - This simple extra help video tutorial explains the metric system and how to make simple metric conversions. I show you the metric number line and how to use it to convert between units. Tune in for a quick lesson on how easy the metric system really is. It is also considered are of the international system of units.
Unit Conversion in the Metric System - Part 2 CLEAR & SIMPLE by sciencepost [6:43]
CLEAR & SIMPLE PRACTICE Solving Metric System Problems & Metric Conversion - This video tutorial practices a few metric system conversion problems. The problems are solved and explained in a simple way for chemistry, physics and general science classes.
Topic Review
You must know the SI base units for length, mass, time, temperature, and amount of substance. Ask yourself: "What are the SI units of the base units?" and "What is the metric unit for volume - a derived unit?"
SI Base Units, SI Length and Volume Units, SI Mass and Weight Units, Measurement Systems, SI Kinetic Energy Units, and The SI System of Measurement by CK-12.
Metric Units - Base Units - Seven Basic Metric Measurements by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. at About.com
Metric Unit Prefixes - Prefixes of Base Units by Factors of Ten by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. and Metric Prefixes by CK-12.
You must know the metric or SI prefixes for giga (G) to nano (n). Ask yourself: "What are the powers-of-ten for these metric prefixes?"
Metric to Metric Conversions - Unit Cancelling Method by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Convert grams to kilograms.
Metric Conversion Quiz by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Worked Chemistry Problems by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
This is a LARGE collection of chemistry problems, listed in alphabetical order, containing many SI unit conversions.
Metric to Metric Conversion Worksheet in pdf form by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. [Answers]
You must know the SI base units for length, mass, time, temperature, and amount of substance. Ask yourself: "What are the SI units of the base units?" and "What is the metric unit for volume - a derived unit?"
SI Base Units, SI Length and Volume Units, SI Mass and Weight Units, Measurement Systems, SI Kinetic Energy Units, and The SI System of Measurement by CK-12.
Metric Units - Base Units - Seven Basic Metric Measurements by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. at About.com
Metric Unit Prefixes - Prefixes of Base Units by Factors of Ten by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. and Metric Prefixes by CK-12.
You must know the metric or SI prefixes for giga (G) to nano (n). Ask yourself: "What are the powers-of-ten for these metric prefixes?"
Metric to Metric Conversions - Unit Cancelling Method by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Convert grams to kilograms.
Metric Conversion Quiz by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Worked Chemistry Problems by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
This is a LARGE collection of chemistry problems, listed in alphabetical order, containing many SI unit conversions.
Metric to Metric Conversion Worksheet in pdf form by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. [Answers]