Part 1: The Metric System & The Powers of Ten

1- VIDEO: The Powers of Ten

2- The Metric System

• The Basics of the Metric System
• Conversions in the Metric System Explained
• PRACTICE: Metric System
  • Click on the above link to quiz yourself on the metric units.
  • Complete the quiz until you get everything correct.
• The Metric System Song (to help you remember the units)

How does size relate to function?

How big are viruses, bacteria and cells?

• VIDEO: https://www.exploratorium.edu/video/how-big-virus
  • What is the average size of a virus?
  • How could that size help it accomplish its function (or purpose)?