Keywords: | SI, metric, mass, kilogram, length, meter, temperature, ruler, activity, measurement |
Audience: | Students, Parents, Educators, General Public, Technology Coordinators, Outreach Ambassadors, Guidance Counselors |
Grade Level: | K to Higher Education |
Subjects: | SI units, research at NIST: metrology |
This resource provides a printable metric unit bookmark, which has unit references and a 16 cm ruler to use as a measurement reference. Print the two (2) page template on Tabloid/Ledger paper of size 279.4 mm x 431.8 mm (11 in x 17 in) in duplex (back-to-back). The printed template will create four bookmarks once cut. This resource is an interactive method to engage students in metric units and measures. Caution: The ruler edge will not be accurate if other paper sizes are used.
Use caution when handling paper edges and scissors to prevent injury.
Explain the unit relationships and discuss metric prefixes displayed on the bookmark. Each card also contains a 16 cm ruler, which may be used as a length reference.