Section: Module 1: Lesson 2: The Rudiments of Measurement | Intro to Algebra & Trigonometry | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Convert from one unit of length, weight, volume, time, and speed to another in the American (SI) System.
    • Convert from one unit of length, weight, volume, and speed to another in the Metric System.
    • Convert measures from American System to Metric System and vice versa.
    • Use units to balance equations.
    • Estimate length, distance, and other quantities.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours and 6 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read Section 6.3: Unit Conversion - The American System, Pages 467-472. (25 minutes)

      College of the Redwoods - 2013

    • Read Section 6.4: Unit Conversion - The Metric System - Pages 479-484. (25 minutes)

      College of the Redwoods - 2013

    • Read Section 6.5: Converting American Units to Metric Units and Vice Versa -Pages 490-494. (15 minutes)

      College of the Redwoods - 2013

    • Read the entire page and watch included video. (12 minutes)

      CK-12 - 2021

    • Read the entire section. (20 minutes)

      NYS Common Core Math Curriculum - 2014

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