Introduction
In this activity, you can observe, read, measure, and master the skills of using the metric system. In application of this can be seen widely in our daily lives. Like if we are buying some food and stuff, we need to weigh if we are not aware of how to read and measure maybe other people will fool us. We must know its units because this is a big advantage for use in the home, education, industry, and science.
Task
To prepare yourself, you must first master reading measurements. In order for you not to be fooled by others and aware of using other tools in your daily lives. You will need to master, read, and measure using the tools. By the end of this, you will realize how important it is in our daily lives and use it in many ways.
Process
Part 1: Visit the following links. Look for the answers to the questions below.
Introduction to Metric System
1. http://www.nist.gov/pml/wmd/metric/si-familiar.cfm
What does SI stand for?
What is it more commonly known as?
2. http://www.nist.gov/pml/wmd/metric/estimation.cfm
Check out some reference points for the metric system:
Cell phone (mass):
Football field (meters):
Gallon of milk (volume):
Human body (temperature):
Part 2: Read through each lesson. Use the information in the lesson to help you complete each worksheet
1. Lesson 1: LENGTH - Complete the Lesson 1 worksheet.
- https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-length
2. Lesson 2: MASS Complete the Lesson 2 worksheet
-https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-mass
3. Lesson 3: VOLUME Complete the Lesson 3 worksheet
-https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-volume
4. Lesson 4: METRIC CONVERSIONS Complete the Metric Conversions Worksheet
- https://byjus.com/maths/metric-conversion-chart/
Part 3: If time, visit each of the following sites for extra practice.
Ruler Practice at https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/abe-ell/math/abm13120/measuring-lengt…
Practice measuring items at http://www.thatquiz.org/tq-9/
Practice measuring length at http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/meas.cgi?A1=s&A2=1&A3=2
How to Read a Triple Beam Balance http://www.wisconline.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=GCH202
Use your logic and understanding of mass to find the heaviest object http://www.mathplayground.com/balance_scales.html
Practice Measuring with a Thermometer http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/thermometer.html
Help Jack identify which units of measure to use: http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/ maths/measures/index.htm
Evaluation
Your understanding will be evaluated by the Rubric and Checklist:
1. Math Journal. (10 points) _____
- Witten a journal about SI units of measurement.
- Including different tools.
2. Completion of the activity page on Part 2 for your assessment and apply using the actual tools. (10 points) _____
3. Completion of the activity page on Math Goodies for review of Perimeter and printed the final product. (10 points) _____
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed the Metric System WebQuest and learned a lot about SI units and tools that we use in our daily lives. You have also developed your research, communication, math reading, and computing. To wrap up this activity, You will reflect on the following questions:
• What did you enjoy most about this WebQuest?
• What did you find most challenging or difficult about this WebQuest?
• What did you learn from this WebQuest that you didn't know before?
• How will this WebQuest help you in your future studies or career?
Credits
https://www.kyrene.org/cms/lib2/AZ01001083/Centricity/Domain/783/Metric%20Measurement%20Webquest2013.pdf - This website offers detailed information and facts about units of measurements, as well as worksheets and activities.
https://byjus.com/maths/metric-conversion-chart/ - This website provides a piece of comprehensive information on the different units. Comparing and contrasting different units and where to use them.
https://zunal.com/conclusion.php?w=172393 - This website provides me with information on creating Webquest.
Teacher Page
Welcome to the Metric System WebQuest! In this activity, you will discover the different SI units and tools that we are using in our daily lives. You will learn about reading, measuring measurements, and how it will differ from one another. By the end of this WebQuest, you will have a better understanding of the SI units.