These worksheets were developed by Julie Ann Hugick, a teacher at the Eastchester (NY) Middle School. They may be used in conjunction with implementing the project given in the USMA website under METRIC INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS: A suggestion to teachers for a painless way to teach one facet of SI. To use these forms, print these pages from your web browser (or if your browser lacks print capability, save this page as "text" and print the file using some other utility).
==================================================================================== METRIC PATROL PLAN A Name _______________________________ Objective: Find any incorrect usage of the SI metric system. Investigation: _____ 1. Check product packaging at home and in stores to find any incorrect usage of the SI (metric system). _____ 2. Identify the problem. _____ 3. Suggest the correct SI (metric system) usage. _____ 4. Write a tactful letter to the company explaining the problem and the possible correction [letter example given below]. You'll need to find the complete mailing address of the company, address an envelope, affix a stamp, and mail the letter.) NOTE: If unable to find any errors on product labels to complete Plan A, then complete Plan B on the second page of these worksheets. ==================================================================================== Letter Example: 550 White Plains Road Eastchester NY 10707 September 22, 1998 Wacky Puppy Water Pets International 3323 South Main Street Buffalo NY 14077 Dear Pets International Representative: I am a student at Eastchester Middle School in New York State. My science class is currently working on the metric system and we have been asked to take a close look at consumer packaging. Your company's large Wacky Puppy Water states that the size is 750 ML. That would mean that the volume of water is 750 million liters. Since this bottle is smaller than a liter of soda, it leads me to think the volume is 750 mL (milliliters) or even 750 ml. Thank you for your time and I hope you consider my suggestion. I look forward to hearing from you. Truly yours, Julie Ann Hugick ==================================================================================== Metric Patrol Plan A Worksheet Name ________________________ Product name: ___________________________________________________________ Manufacturer: ___________________________________________________________ SI metric problem: ______________________________________________________ Suggested correction: ___________________________________________________ Mailing address of company: _____________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________ Submit to the teacher for review, before mailing: 1. Business letter: (on separate paper) 2. Envelope with address and stamp ===================================================================================== METRIC PATROL PLAN B Name _______________________________ If unable to find any errors, please list 30 items with correct usage of the SI (metric system) and record the following information: Product name | Manufacturer | Metric unit | Measurement | | (As given on | type (Mass, | | the label) | liquid, etc.) 1 ______________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 2 ______________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 3 ______________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 4 ______________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 5 ______________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 6 ______________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 7 ______________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 8 ______________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 9 ______________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 10 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 11 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 12 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 13 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 14 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 15 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 16 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 17 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 18 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 19 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 20 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 21 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 22 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 23 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 24 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 25 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 26 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 27 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 28 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 29 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ 30 _____________|_______________________|_______________________|___________________ Submit the completed Plan B report to the teacher. =====================================================================================
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