Sunday, September 13, 2009

7th/8th Grade Science: Week of Sept. 14-18

Hello,
We will continue our discussion about the scientific method this week and conduct some related investigations into measurement (metric system, measuring equipment). The homework for Wednesday is as follows:

DUE Wednesday, Sept. 16: Using complete sentences answer the following:
  1. How many countries are there in the world? How many primarily use the metric system and how many primarily use the English system of measurement?
  2. Name one significant way in which the two systems of measurement differ Are they both based on multiples of 10?
  3. Name at least two advantages of using the metric system in science (as opposed to using the English system of measurement).

Have a great week,

-Mr. Pfiester