Dear Jim,
1 You might include a calculation of Body-Mass-Index (BMI) after your
height mass measurements. You could also show a chart (graph) of various BMI
values for comparison.
2 What about a 'baby mass' fill-in sheet that might go something like:
When I was born my baby mass was ___________
When my mother was born her baby mass was ___________
When my sister ________ was born her baby mass was ___________
When my sister ________ was born her baby mass was ___________
When my father was born his baby mass was ___________
When my brother was born his baby mass was ___________
When my brother was born his baby mass was ___________
When my grandmother was born her baby mass was ___________
When my great-grandmother was born her baby mass was ___________
You could use conversion charts (tables or graphs) or calculators.
3 Metric familiarisation. Have materials available for people to measure
parts of their bodies. I have found these to be useful:
Thickness of thumb nail (~1�mm)
Width of little finger nail (~10�mm)
Width of palm (~100�mm)
Length of hand span (~250�mm)
Length of cubit (~500�mm)
Length of foot wearing a shoe (~250�mm to 350�mm)
Cheers,
Pat Naughtin
CAMS - Certified Advanced Metrication Specialist
- United States Metric Association
ASM - Accredited Speaking Member
- National Speakers Association of Australia
Member, International Federation for Professional Speakers
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on 2002/01/25 08.14, James Frysinger at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I have been invited back to the Language Fair at the College of Charleston in
> order to provide a table (a larger one this time!) promoting the SI. This
> fair is aimed at promoting studies of foreign languages, cultural awareness,
> and foreign travel (especially for studies). The date of the fair is February
> 21 and runs for three hours.
>
> I plan again to provide the means for people to check their height and weight
> (mass) in SI units and this time will be adding the opportunity for them to
> check their temperatures with an otic (ear) thermometer (with disposable
> sanitary lenses). Of course, I will emphasize the universal understandability
> of the SI, regardless of language, and will also provide information on
> metrication progress in the U.S., vis-a-vis the rest of the world.
>
> Your comments and suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Jim
