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Dear Family Member:
In everyday life in the United States, we are slowly moving toward regular use of metric measurements. In scientific life, however, the metric system is already here. To succeed in a technological world, students need to know the metric system. This homework assignment will help your child become aware of the increasing use of metric units.
Thank you.
Even though we often use customary units of measure (inches, pints, pounds, and so on) in everyday life, there are many times we use metric units of measure (centimeters, liters, grams, and so on).
- Look for metric units in the newspaper, on labels, and around the house. Make a list showing what the unit is and what is being measured. If you can, bring in the paper with the measurement on it.
- Use a piece of string 1 meter long.
- Estimate the length of various objects to the nearest meter. Then use your meter string to measure the objects to the nearest meter. Make a table showing the objects, your estimates, and your measurements.
- Go on a measure hunt in your home. Look for objects that are between the specified lengths. Complete a data table like this one. (Hint: Half of your string is 0.5 m.)
