In my applied math class we are working on different units and unit conversions. I will start the metric system in a couple days. Would it be worth it to the students to bring in a meter, a kilogram, and a liter?
Also, the math book uses weight and mass nearly interchangeably. Should I just go along or teach them properly? My inclining as a physicist is to teach them correctly but realistically I don't think they are going to get it.
Tina
Tina Fanetti
Physics Instructor
Western Iowa Technical Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City IA 51102
712-274-8733 ext 1429