The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

The Sharp Wits learn what the metric system is, who invented it, how it differs from the English system and why it is necessary to learn it. In the process, they discover how easy it is to use the metric system

Terminology and concepts discussed in the program include: meter, decimeter, centimeter, millimeter, kilometer, meter stick, odometer, thermometer, Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin scale. -- publisher web site

Important terminology discussed in this video includes: gram, cubic centimeter, milliliter, kilometers to miles, pounds to kilograms, gallons to liters, and Fahrenheit to Celsius. -- publisher web site

Important terminology discussed in this video includes: kilogram, gram, milligram, balance, liter, milliliter, cubic centimeter, water displacement, and density. -- publisher web site

Important terminology and concepts conveyed in this video include: measuring, unit of measurement, decimal system, length, distance, volume, mass, temperature, meter, kilogram, liter, and Celsius. -- publisher web site

Use of the metric system is explored in a variety of contexts in 4 20-minute videos. In the 1st, students are introduced to the metric system and the differences between the metric and English systems. Metric measurement in length and temperature is the focus in the 2nd video. The 3rd video explores mass and volume measurements. The 4th covers conversion between the metric and English systems