While some branches of science refer to it as dimensional analysis and others as unit conversions, both terms mean the same thing. Socratica presents a video explaining the basics of this topic discussing inches-to-feet conversion as well as kilograms-to-pounds conversion.

Concepts

unit conversion, unit conversions, dimensional analysis

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create additional practice problems reviewing the material
• Team teach with math and science teachers, as the topic repeats in both subjects almost every year

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of significant figures, fractions, and equivalent measurements

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers a few short guided practice problems
• Includes subtitles in English to assist ELLs

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.RP.A.3.d RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4