Try a different tack. Urge your school to require rulers WITHOUT metric
markings, allowing a special exemption for you own kids. It's a competitive
world these days, and you want your kids to have every advantage possible
when it comes time for SAT's. <g>
Nat
>>>
The speed of the movement is breathtaking. In the 1950's, I had to get a 12
inch ruler that also had metric markings. My memory doesn't yield whether
it was second grade or eighth.
>>> mojo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 08/01 10:17 AM >>>
I had a little fun with my elementary school's supply list. You can see it
at
<http://www.howard.k12.md.us/fres>, click 'School Supplies List'. It
originally contained no SI, except the vague reference to 'rulers with
metric
markings' as Stephan notes below. I also corrected some out-and-out,
not-SI-related errors from the printed version <sigh>.
For those who think that SI should have been first or only, remember two
things: neither the website nor the list belong to me, and the list is for
moms and dads who have to go fight the throngs at KMart. Those parents will
be
vocally displeased when told to purchase a non-existant 120 ml bottle of
glue.
And shortly thereafter, I will have lost my opportunity to do what little I
did.
mike jenkins
[The address above wasn't working for me this (1 AUG 2001) morning; try
<http://www.howard.k12.md.us>, click 'Our Schools', then 'School Directory',
then 'Elementary Schools', find Forest Ridge ES in the table, and click
'Website', then click 'School Supplies List'.]
>===== Original Message From "Stephen C. Gallagher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
=====
>My nephew, age 7, will be starting 2nd grade in the suburbs of
>Chicago. On his list of necessary school supplies was
>the following item:
>
>12 inch ruler (Ruler MUST also have metric markings.)
>
>Looks like they're trying to introduce it early.
>
>Stephen Gallagher
