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How does converting units in the metric system compare with converting units in the customary system?
How difficult would it be for the United States to switch to using only the metric system?
What problems would arise if people did not have a common syst
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Student Learning Map
- Topic:Units of Measure
- Subject(s):Math
- Days:10
- Grade(s):9, 10
Key Learning:
The metric system is a decimal system.
Measurements have varying degrees of accuracy depending on the situation.
There are margins of error in every measurement.
The customary system is used by most people in the United States while most countries use the
Unit Essential Question(s):
Concept: Lesson Essential Question(s):What objects do we see each day that are approximately one meter in length? (ET)In what real-life situations is it appropritate to use milliliters instead of liters? (ET)Lesson Essential Question(s):What tools do we use to measure length, capacity, and weight? (ET)How is a conversion factor used in dimensional analysis? (A)Lesson Essential Question(s):
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