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Measurement League: Guardians of the SI Superhero Card Set
| Keywords: | SI, superhero, metric, mass, kilogram, length, meter, temperature, time, second, mole, ampere, electric current, kelvin, candela, brightness, uncertainty, error |
| Audience: | Students, Parents, Educators, General Public, Technology Coordinators, Outreach Ambassadors |
| Grade Level: | 3 to 5 |
| Subjects: | STEM, mathematics, physical science, chemistry, engineering |
Summary
This digital resource feature profiles for each of the Measurement League: Guardians of the SI superheroes, dedicated to the fight against uncertainty, imprecision, and inaccuracy and to improving the quality of our lives and the things we build. The superheroes include the following: Mole, Professor Second, Monsieur Kilogram, Ms. Ampere, Dr. Kelvin, Meter Man, and Candela. Each card in the set lists a different superhero’s name, picture, symbol, and the measurement unit they represent. The card set provides an entertaining way to learn more about the International System of Units (SI).
Learning Objectives
- Describe the 7 SI base units
- Recognize unit definitions
Materials
- Digital file
Safety
If printed, use caution when handling paper edges and scissors to prevent injury.
Teaching Tips
Explain the SI base units, unit definitions, and metric prefixes. State each base unit depends upon a defining constant. Additionally, mention the combination of SI base units creates the SI derived units. Single hardcopy set is available while supplies last. Contact the NIST Metric Program at TheSI [at] nist.gov (TheSI[at]nist[dot]gov) and include your name and U.S. mailing address.
Classroom Connections
- Videos. Comic book-style video animations, available on the NIST YouTube Channel.
- Episode 4: Two Truths & a Lie. After rescuing Monsieur Kilogram and capturing Major Uncertainty, our Superheroes take a break and play a game of "Two Truths & a Lie."
- Episode 3: Mass Hysteria! The nefarious Major Uncertainty has kidnapped Monsieur Kilogram, putting the world’s measurements of mass in jeopardy.
- Episode 2: Running Out of Time! The SI Superheroes battle archvillain Major Uncertainty in a race to keep the world's satellite navigation system "on time."
- Episode 1: Desperate Measures! The SI Superheroes use the power of measurement to help a stranded soccer player get home.
- Companion Resources:
- Superhero Profiles
- Coloring Pages (ideal for young students)
- Valentine’s Day Cards
- GIPHY Channel
- Artist Spotlight: Jenny Wang, NIST Multimedia Specialist
- SI Units
- SI Redefinition Constants
- Redefining the World’s Measurement System
- SI Prefixes
- Metric Bookmark
- Metric Children's Activity Card
- Metric Pyramid (LC 1140)
- SI Relationships Poster (SP 1247)
- SI Units Card Deck (SP 1297)
Additional Resources
Contacts
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Metric Program