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America is actually on the metric system in a roundabout way. All measurements in the United States trace back to a one-kilogram cylinder from France. The Veritasium lesson explains the special care given to the original cylinders from 1889.
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Instructional Ideas
- Compare and contrast the metric and standard units of measure
- Incorporate in a lesson of unit conversion
Classroom Considerations
- Expects experience with both metric and standard units of measure
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Emphasizes the importance of the history of the units of measure
- Interviews an expert in the field to get a professional viewpoint
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