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.
2.8 m --> cm
855 mm --> m
526 cm --> m
8 in --> cm
1.38 km --> mi
1.3 years --> days
85 minutes --> seconds
2.2 hours --> seconds
6 ft --> cm
1 mi --> km
Quiz on Wednesday, covering:
Factor-label method
Graphing, fitting a line, calculating slope
Scientific Notation