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Metric System, The: Introduction to the Metric System
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Metric System, The: Introduction to the Metric System

This clip explains that the United States stands virtually alone in using the U.S. Customary System of Measurement (also known as the English System). Most of the world uses the Metric System. The clip lays out the Metric System equivalences for the...
Subject: weight

Measurement and Unit Conversion: Units of Measurement and Denominate Numbers
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Measurement and Unit Conversion: Units of Measurement and Denominate Numbers

This clip talks about the important role measurement plays in daily life. The clip also explains that denominate numbers, which consist of a number and a unit, are used whenever something is measured. Finally, the clip mentions the United States Cus...
Subject: weight

Compound Denominate Numbers: Practical Problems: Adding Compound Denominate Numbers
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Compound Denominate Numbers: Practical Problems: Adding Compound Denominate Numbers

This clip presents a number of practical problems in which compound denominate numbers must be added. The process involves unit conversion to the larger unit where possible.
Subject: weight

Fluid Volume: Introduction to Fluid Volume
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Fluid Volume: Introduction to Fluid Volume

This clip introduces fluid volume, explaining that, "…we use units of fluid volume to measure things that can be poured, such as milk or oil." The clip also presents the U.S. Customary System fluid volume units, as well as the unit equivalences in ...
Subject: weight

Weight and Temperature: Converting Between Metric and U.S. Customary Systems
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Weight and Temperature: Converting Between Metric and U.S. Customary Systems

This clip explains how to convert units of weight between the U.S. Customary System and the Metric System, using both the unit cancellation and
Subject: weight

Weight and Temperature: Units of Weight and Unit Equivalences
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Weight and Temperature: Units of Weight and Unit Equivalences

This clip presents the units of weight in the U.S. Customary System, then provides a number of practical problems that can be solved by using the
Subject: weight

Weight and Temperature: Weight vs. Mass, and Metric Units of Mass
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Weight and Temperature: Weight vs. Mass, and Metric Units of Mass

This clip explains that what we generally refer to as metric units of weight are actually units of mass. The clip states that mass measures the
Subject: weight

Weight and Temperature: Summary: Weight and Temperature
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Weight and Temperature: Summary: Weight and Temperature

This clip reviews the key points in the lesson on weight and temperature, including conversion between the U.S. Customary System and the Metric
Subject: weight