NLM - Bathroom Scale Discussion

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Respond to the discussion below. Answer all parts. Respond to two other students' responses.

All of us have stood on a scale to measure how many pounds we weigh.  But what is the scale actually measuring?  Do some research on the meaning of mass and weight, and also the units of mass and weight in both the Imperial System and the International System of Units.  Answer the following questions in relation to a bathroom scale.

It is possible to buy a bathroom scale that converts back and forth between pounds and kilograms. 

1.  Do the two units measure the same thing?  Explain.

2.  Think about what you can do to change the value on a scale as you stand on it.  What does a scale really measure?

3.  What two units should a scale measure in to be consistent when converting between the Imperial and International Systems?

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(3/2020) Discussion Rubric - Effectiveness of Student Participation
(3/2020) Discussion Rubric - Effectiveness of Student Participation
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Contribution to the Learning Community
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20 pts
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Consistently presents creative ideas demonstrating an awareness of the learning community and fosters further discussion
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15 pts
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Often makes relevant contributions and interacts freely while encouraging others
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10 pts
Moving in the Right Direction
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5 pts
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20 pts
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Posts are consistently related to the topic with comments specific to content and include supplemental information
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15 pts
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Posts are related to the topic with some connection to the content
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10 pts
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5 pts
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Expression Within the Post
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Opinions or ideas are expressed clearly with obvious connection to the topic
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Opinions and ideas are expressed clearly with occasional lack of connection to the topic
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10 pts
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Few grammatical or spelling errors are noted in posts
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10 pts
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Poor grammar and/or spelling errors are contained in several posts
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Promptness and Initiative
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Demonstrates good self-initiative and responds promptly to others’ postings
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15 pts
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Participates with initiative but requires occasional prompting and responds promptly to most posts
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10 pts
Moving in the Right Direction
Participates with limited initiative and responds to others’ posts several days after initial discussion
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5 pts
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Total Points: 100 out of 100