Metric Conversions 60 By Valeria Jimenez Definition Metric

Metric Conversions #60 By: Valeria Jimenez

Definition: * Metric System - The Metric System is a decimal system of measurement that is based on meters, liters, and grams as the units.

Gabriel Mouton: * This system was proposed by the French astronomer/mathematic Gabriel Mouton in 1670 and was standardized in the 1790’s.

How can we use the Metric System in Life? * The Metric System can help us to convert units of measure of height, length, and volume. Since it is a universal system of measure it is used in science, medicine, military, and in the industry.

How can we use the Metric System in Life? * For example if there is a medicine jar that was measured in ounces the metric system would help me to convert the ounces to milliliters so I would take the right dosage any place in the world.

For Example: If 1. 09 yards equals 1 meter, ____ meters will equal ____ yards. (Yard Stick)

er et (M 2 meters= 2. 18 yards 12 meters= 13. 08 yards 9 meters= 9. 81 yards 20 meters= 21. 8 yards 30 meters= 32. 7 yards 35 meters= 38. 15 yards St ick ) For Example:

Conclusion: The Metric System is a universal system of measure that is based on a decimal pattern. ( multiples and submultiples of ten). It is important in our lives because it helps us make conversions of length, weight, and volume from English to the Metric System.

In Conclusion: Examples: length-1. 09 yards = 1 meter; weight- 1 pound = 453. 59 grams ; volume- 1 ounce is = to 0. 03 liters.