Converting Between Metric Units

One of the great things about the metric system of measurement is that is based on the powers of 10 which means that all we have to do when converting between different units is to move the decimal point. The following diagram can be used to help convert between the common metric units.

Visual to help with unit conversions

Moving up a step moves the decimal one place to the left where as moving down a step moves the decimal one place to the right.

Draw a Simple Figure/Avatar

Submitted by Aaron on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 15:00

Skills demonstrated:

  • Change shapes to paths
  • Edit path nodes
  • Export image
  • Change object fill colors

Overview of the steps involved:

  1. Start by drawing a rectangle for the body.
  2. Draw an oval for the head.
  3. Change the rectangle to a path.
  4. Adjust the rectangle path nodes to give the body a shape.
  5. Add circles for eyes and then duplicate them.
  6. Add a square for the hat and then change it to a triangle.
  7. Adjust the hat nodes as necessary.
  8. Export the picture to an image file.

How Earthquakes Work

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Big Idea 3: Earth’s Systems Interact

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Cause of Earthquakes

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