10/25/10

Post date: Oct 25, 2010 2:37:38 PM

Bell ringer: Why is it important to be able to convert measurements to different types of units? (e.g. convert 15 feet to meters)

    • Questions on how to complete the lab?

      • measurement units lab due tomorrow

    • Set up new table of contents

    • Discuss factor-label method for converting units

  • Factor-label method practice (due tomorrow): Make the following unit conversions using the factor label method. Show all work.

    1. 2.8 m --> cm

    2. 855 mm --> m

    3. 526 cm --> m

    4. 8 in --> cm

    5. 1.38 km --> mi

    6. 1.3 years --> days

    7. 85 minutes --> seconds

    8. 2.2 hours --> seconds

    9. 6 ft --> cm

    10. 1 mi --> km

    • Quiz on Wednesday, covering:

      • Factor-label method

      • Graphing, fitting a line, calculating slope

      • Scientific Notation