Module 2

Module 2: The Imperial System

 

Lesson Summary

 

Winter and summer sports are governed by the weather. Do you check weather forecasts when planning your weekend activities? In Canada since the 1960s, temperature is reported on the Celsius scale, but if you were in the United States today, the temperature would be given in Fahrenheit.

 

In this lesson you explored the following lesson questions:

• How are temperatures measured on the Fahrenheit scale?

• With what common Fahrenheit temperatures should you be familiar?

• How are the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales related?

• How can temperatures on one scale be converted to the other?

Check your level of understanding of the materials covered in this lesson by completing “Lesson 5 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 5 Assignment. If you experience difficulty, contact your teacher before starting the Lesson 5 Assignment.

 

To answer these questions, you investigated the way temperatures are measured in Celsius and Fahrenheit. You looked at some common Fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures.

 

You then explored the relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit and how a temperature can be converted between the two scales.

 

Assignment

 

Retrieve the Lesson 5 Assignment Booklet you saved in your course folder at the start of this lesson. Complete the Assignment Booklet. Resave your Assignment Booklet in your course folder and submit a copy to your teacher for assessment.

 

Now you should have all the skills needed to complete your Unit 1 Project. Contact your teacher to report your progress and to seek advice.

 

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