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Metric Interview (clip 2)
Metric on distractions, songwriting, perfectionism, Miles Davis, jazz, painting, and knowing when to stop. Produced by Uncensored Interview / ZenCat Productions. Metric Interview (clip 2) on February 19, 2009 in New York, New York...
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cut story: "metric system" shows: shot of a man dr roberts being interviewed about the likelihood of the us converting over to the metric system: shot of dr roberts...
Bloomberg
Napoleon Complex' or Napoleon's Complexities?
Dec. 16 -- Andrew Roberts, author of ""Napoleon: A Life,"" discusses the character and motivation of Napoleon with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox on ""Taking Stock."" (Source: Bloomberg)
Curated Video
Why The U.S. Still Uses Imperial Measurement
In the U.S., one mile equals 1,760 yards. One yard is three feet and one foot is 12 inches.
Sky News
UK Government hoping to bring back imperial weights and measures
VOICED: Shows exterior shots street scenes in Sunderland, shops and shoppers, interior archive shots interview with Metric Martyrs Steven Thoburn and shots of him working in grocery shop, interview with Neil Herron, Campaign Director...
Other
Nanozone: How Small Is a Nanometer?
Watch an informative, kid-friendly video about nanometers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Conversion Between Metric Units
Step-by-step breakdown on how to convert centimeters into dekaliters of the metric system. This video also appears in the strand Arithmetic and Pre-Algebra: Ratios and Proportions. [5:16]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Converting Within the Metric System
Step-by-step breakdown on how to convert decimeters into kilometers of the metric system. This video also appears in the strand Arithmetic and Pre-Algebra: Ratios and Proportions. [4:42]
Study Pug
Study Pug: Metric Systems
In this tutorial, you will see how to convert cm to m (centimeter to meter) and m to km (meter to kilometer). Thorough descriptions and examples are provided. Also includes a video lesson and practice problems. [2:06]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Compound Unit Lengths Metric Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Video only that describes how to add and subtract compound units of metric length.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Expressing Metric Measurements in Scientific Notation: Lesson 1
This lesson will demonstrate how to express a metric measurement using several different prefixes using scientific notation. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Expressing Metric Measurements in Scientific Notation."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metric Standard Units of Measure (Si Units): Lesson 6
This lesson will introduce standard units of measure (meters, grams, liters) and the physical properties they represent. It is 6 of 6 in the series titled "Metric Standard Units of Measure (SI Units)."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metric System Measurements: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce the metric system, and provide practice making measurements using the metric system. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Metric System Measurements."
Math Playground
Math Playground: Can You Explain the Metric System?
This video explains the metric system by defining the units of measure and how they relate to each other.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Length Word Problems
Models how to solve word problems involving metric length. [5:49]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Unit Conversion Within the Metric System
In this video tutorial, students will learn about unit conversion in the metric system. [9:16]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Unit Conversion: Unit Conversion Example: Drug Dosage
Students explore unit conversions within the metric system while watching a video overview.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metric Prefixes
Practice using some common metric prefixes including milli, centi, deci, kilo, micro, nano, mega, and giga.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Practice Converting Units
Watch this video to help with practice converting various units of measure. [8:06]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Recognize Common Units of Measurement
In this lesson, you will learn to recognize common units of measurement by comparing them to everyday objects and events. [5:59]
Math Antics
Math Antics: Intro to the Metric System
Gain a basic understanding of the metric system by watching this easy to understand video tutorial. Additional resources are available as part of a paid subscription service. [10:50]
Other
Algebra2go: Conversions in the Metric System
Professor Perez's virtual classroom provides examples that demonstrate how to perform conversions in the metric system. [7:25]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Converting Units Metric Distance
Learn to order metric distance from least to greatest by watching this video lesson. [4:01]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Applying the Metric System to Perimeter
Applying the metric system to perimeter.