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September 17, 2019Due Today: HW #2 and VN 1.2

Due Next Class: HW #3

Lesson 1.3­ Unit Conversions

Aim: I can convert units by multiplying conversion factors

Warm Up: What operation would you do first if you were asked to evaluate the expression below? Explain your reasoning.

Extension: There are at least two correct possibilities. What is another way you could start?  

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Conversion factors

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Notice & Wonder

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Example #1:

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Bamboo plants can grow 91 centimeters per day. What is the approximate growth of the plant, in inches per hour?

Example #2:

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Practice Time

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Wrap Up

Lesson # Lesson Name HW

Reference Sheet:

HW #3Unit Coversions1.3

Vocabulary: A conversion factor is a _____ of two units with a value of ____

Example: Convert 30 miles per hour into feet per second using conversion factors