For Canadians Today as for Belizeans Tomorrow "Metric" Promises a Sounder, Simpler World. A Second Talk on Measurement Standards and on Metric Conversion.

Allen, H. D.

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ERIC Number: ED138455

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Publication Date: 1977-Feb

Pages: 11

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For Canadians Today as for Belizeans Tomorrow "Metric" Promises a Sounder, Simpler World. A Second Talk on Measurement Standards and on Metric Conversion.

Allen, H. D.

Canada's 1970 decision to move to international metric measures is discussed in this radio script. Reasons for the decision are described. The effects of the changeover on everyday life are noted. Metric vocabulary and relationships between units are mentioned. (DT)

Descriptors: Consumer Education, History, Mathematics Education, Measurement, Metric System, Radio, Scripts

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