Importance of the Metric System in Scientific Measurement
Explore the significance of the metric system in science, its units, and common metric measurements in biological investigations. Understand why scientists rely on this standardized system for accurate data collection and experimentation.
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Lesson Overview Studying Life Performing Biological Investigations How is the metric system important in science?
Lesson Overview Studying Life Scientific Measurement Most scientists use the ___________________ when collecting data and performing experiments. The metric system is a _____________of measurement whose units are based on certain physical standards and are scaled on multiples of _____________. Various _________________ allow you to convert from one unit of measurement to another in the metric system. Ex. Meters can be measured in ____________ (m) ____________ (dm) ____________ (cm) ____________ (mm) ____________ (km)
Lesson Overview Studying Life Base Units in the Metric System Measurement Definition Metric Base Unit Symbol Device Used to measure Distance between two points. Length Meter m Meter stick Amount of space an object takes up. (length X width X height) Volume Liter L Graduated cylinder Amount of matter an object is made of. Mass Gram g Balance 0C Measure of warmth or coldness Thermometer Temperature Celsius degree A limited period or interval Time Second S Stop watch
Lesson Overview Studying Life Scientific Measurement: Common Metric Units
