Introduction
Welcome to the Unit Conversion Webquest. During this Webquest you will learn about Unit Conversion. Unit conversion is a multi-step process that involves multiplication or division by a numerical factor, selection of the correct number of significant digits, and rounding. Click the Task Tab to go to the next part of this webquest.
Task
The task the students will perform during this webquest is to fill out a handout that asks questions concerning the International System of Units. Upon filling out this handout students will obtain a worksheet and put to good use the skills and knowledge learned from the webquest. To begin this process Click on the Process tab.
Process
Use the following information or websities to answer the questions :
- Use the following website link to answer the questions for part A of the worksheet: http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0001658.html
- Use the following website link to answer the questions for part B of the worksheet: http://www.conweb.com/tblefile/conver.shtml
- Use the following websites link to answer the questions for part C of the worksheet: http://www.wikihow.com/Convert-Within-Metric-Measurements ; http://www.purplemath.com/modules/metric.htm ; https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/rates-and-ratios/metric-system-tutorial/v/unit-conversion
Go to the Evaluation Tab to determine how the assignment will be scored on this webquest.
Evaluation
Students will be graded on this webquest by the completion of the assigned work. There are fifty questions in total worth .5 points each. The assignment is twenty-five points.Continue to the Conclusion Tab to finish the webquest.
Conclusion
Make sure to email and print all work to turn in for grading. If you have finished before the class end, please read ahead or review any questions you may have on this assignment or any other previous work.
Credits
Camille Gardner
Instructional Media Class
Webquest Assignment