Module 2
1. Module 2
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Module 2: The Imperial System
Lesson Summary
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When following a recipe, do you feel more comfortable measuring weights and volumes in the SI or imperial system?
In this lesson you explored the following lesson questions:
- How are weights (masses) commonly measured in the imperial system?
- What is the history of units for mass in the imperial system?
- How are the units for weight in the imperial system related?
- How are the units for weights in the imperial system applied in practical situations?
- How are masses (weight) converted between the imperial and SI units?
Check your level of understanding of the materials covered in this lesson by completing “Lesson 4 Traffic Lights.” If you select an amber or red traffic light in the multimedia piece, you will receive information about additional work you can complete to improve your understanding of the topics. Complete the suggested work before you proceed to the Lesson 4 Assignment. If you experience difficulty, contact your teacher before starting the Lesson 4 Assignment.
You discovered that the common units for weight in the imperial system are the pound, ounce, and the short and long tons. You explored converting weight to mass in the metric system. You will remember that one pound is a little less than one-half kilogram.
Assignment
Retrieve the Lesson 4 Assignment Booklet you saved in your course folder at the start of this lesson. Complete the Assignment. Resave your Assignment Booklet in your course folder and submit a copy to your teacher for assessment.
Unit Project
Before you move on to the next lesson, you should be close to completing the second part of the Unit 1 Project. Contact your teacher to report your progress and to seek advice.