Metric System Notes
1. Metric vs. the United States
a.The metric system is the standard unit of measurement used by industrialized nations
b....except by the United States
C. Whereas most of the world uses the “meter”, we use the “foot”
d. Likewise we use “miles” instead of "kilometers”
2.In the space below, draw a quick sketch of the countries that use the metric system and those
that do not
3.However, all science uses the metric system
4.Simply because it provides a standard for all scientist
5.Remember, science must be repeatable
6.If we had different units of measurements our scientists would have difficulty repeating the
experiments of others and vice versa!
7.In the space below, copy the chart of SI fundamental units
1. Metric vs. the United States
a.The metric system is the standard unit of measurement used by industrialized nations
b....except by the United States
C. Whereas most of the world uses the “meter”, we use the “foot”
d. Likewise we use “miles” instead of "kilometers”
2.In the space below, draw a quick sketch of the countries that use the metric system and those
that do not
3.However, all science uses the metric system
4.Simply because it provides a standard for all scientist
5.Remember, science must be repeatable
6.If we had different units of measurements our scientists would have difficulty repeating the
experiments of others and vice versa!
7.In the space below, copy the chart of SI fundamental units
