1. The document appears to be notes from a class on the metric system. It includes examples of converting between metric units and solving equations involving metric units. 2. Tables are included showing the prefixes in the metric system and example conversions between different metric units for length, volume, and mass. 3. Practice problems are provided for students to complete unit conversions and choose reasonable estimates in metric units.

1. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
Solve the equation.
1. 4.5v = 13.5
2. s/10.5 = 42
3. 26.2 = z - 6.55
Bellwork
Objective ­ identify appropriate metric measures and convert metric units
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2. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
Choose an appropriate metric unit. Explain your choice.
1. height of a classroom chalkboard
2. mass of a backpack filled with books
3. capacity of a birdbath
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3. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
4. length of a broom
5. the mass of an energy bar
6. mass of a horse
7. capacity of a car's gas tank
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4. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
Choose a reasonable estimate. Explain your choice.
8. capacity of a juice box: 200 mL or 200 L
9. length of a new pencil: 15 cm or 15 m
10. mass of a small tube of toothpaste: 100 g or 100 kg
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5. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
kilo- hecto- deka- Unit deci- centi- milli-
meter
(m)
liter
(L)
gram
(g)
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6. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
Complete each statement.
4.35 L = mL
914 cm = m
kilo- hecto- deka- Unit deci- centi- milli-
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7. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
35 mL = L
g = 250 kg
cm = 60 m
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8. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
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9. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
Example ­ Day 2 Activity
76.5 km 7,650,000 cm
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10. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
Day 2 Activity ­ changing measurements
9.03 m 9,030 mm 890cm 8.9m
130,000 cm 1.3 km 90,050 mL 90.05 L
8.75 m 875 cm 620 m 0.62 km
9,120 mg 9.12 g 900 km 900,000m
5 g 0.005 kg 1,300,000 cm 13 km
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11. 3.7 metric system October 12, 2011
5.623 km 562,300 cm 0.015 km 1,500 cm
150,000 mg 0.15 L 15 L 1,500 g
15,000 mL 150 g 1.5 kg 150 mL
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