Module 1

Module 1: The International System of Units (SI)

 

Module 1 Summary

 

 

The graphic you see represents the global agreement on weights and measures. The International Bureau of Weights and Measures, near Paris, France, oversees discussions regarding the SI units used around the world. In the graphic shown, you will recognize the symbols for metre (m), kilogram (kg), and second (s). These symbols are an important part of the International System of Units (SI).

 

In this module you used these SI symbols as you explored the following question:

 

What is the International System of Units (SI), and how is it used to measure length, area, volume, mass, and temperature?

 

The lessons in this module allowed you to develop an answer to this question. As you completed the activities in this module, you learned how the SI is used in various occupations. You personally used the SI in designing your Unit 1 Project.

 

A picture can tell a story. The Module 1 Lessons Summary is a collection of images from each lesson that describes the math you explored. What do you remember about each image? Can you relate each image to something new you learned in this module? Watch “Module 1 Lessons Summary” now.

 

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