The Metric System

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Author: Jennifer Roushar

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Introduce standard units of measure (meters, grams, and liters) and the physical properties that they represent.
Define common prefixes - deci, centi, milli, micro, nano, deca, hecto, kilo, mega, and giga.
Demonstrate how to convert between units.
Demonstrate how to express measurements in scientific notation.

This packet should help a learner seeking a practical understanding of the metric system.

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