1. Module 2

Mathematics 10-3 Module 2

Module 2: The Imperial System

 

Module 2 Introduction

 

This graphic displays twelve folders with world flags on the front of each one. The American, British, and Canadian folders are in the first row.

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Canada is a trading nation with strong links to the country’s past. Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth. Until the latter half of the twentieth century, Canada used the system of weights and measures that evolved in Britain. This system is known as the imperial system.

 

You likely recognize many units from the imperial system, such as the foot, yard, and mile, the acre, the gallon, the pound, and degrees Fahrenheit. Canada’s largest trading partner, the United States, still uses a modified form of the imperial system. United States’ customary units and imperial units are still used in Canada in many of the trades. Carpenters, plumbers, and mechanics, to name a few, must be familiar with metric and imperial units.

 

Once you have completed this module, you should have the necessary skills to complete the second half of your Unit 1 Project.

 

In this module you will explore the following questions:

  • What is the imperial system of weights and measures and how is it used to measure length, area, volume, capacity, weight, and temperature?
  • What are the relationships among metric units, imperial units, and American customary units?

Save a copy of the Module 2 Glossary in your course folder now. The Module 2 Glossary is a list of all of the new terms you will see in the lessons. Each time you see a definition, open your copy of the Glossary. Use the space available to add notes or drawings to help your understanding. You will be able to use your personal Glossary as a study tool.