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The Metric System 7th Grade Pre-Algebra
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Measurements
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Introducing a Concept
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 * Students will be able to use appropriate units and tools to measure to the degree of accuracy required in a particular problem-solving situation.
 * Students will develop and use formulas and procedures to solve problems involving measurement.
 * Students will learn the how to convert measurements from the customary to the metric system.


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Metric System
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- Text Book - Internet
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Students will be learning the units in the metric system and how to convert numbers between the different units. We will be using Web2.0 programs to practice converting the measurements. Students will also analyze why we do not completely use the metric system to measure and they will form an opinion on wheather we should change or not. **// Assignment: //** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">__Homework:__ Even problems 1-20. __Assignment:__ (**Can be done in class)** Student will access the internet to practice their knowledge of the metric system. Complete both website activities. Control + click on the links and then click on Play This Game. Website: [|Metric Length Columns] Website: [|Scrambled Metric Weight and Capacity] __Assignment:__ Watch the video and form and explain your openion on why we should or should not completely use the metric system in the United States.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Students will use the internet to access two Web2.0 activities.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Students will be more successful in retaining the knowledge learned in this lesson by these fun practice activities. The Web2.0 activities will also increase the speed in which the students can process the conversions.
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