Measurement Proficiency

Measure length to the nearest centimeter, mass to the nearest gram,

volume to the nearest milliliter, temperature to the nearest degree Celsius,

and time to the nearest second.

Studentsmust be able to:

LengthINSTRUMENT: Metric Ruler Meter Stick

UNIT: Meter (m) Centimeter

(cm) Millimeter (mm)

• How long is the line?• How tall is the tree?• How far did they run?

**How thick is a dime?

INSTRUMENT:Balance

UNIT:Gram (g)Kilogram (kg)Milligram (mg)

Mass

• How big is the elephant?• Mass the rock. • What is the mass of the

book bag?

**What is the mass of a paper clip?

Regular VolumeINSTRUMENT: Metric Ruler Meter Stick

UNIT:

cm3

mL•Volume = length x width x height

•How big is the box?

•Will your carry-on suitcase fit under              the seat of the airplane?

**Do the math.What is the volume ofthis cube?

Irregular VolumeINSTRUMENT: Graduated Cylinder Overflow Can

UNIT:

mL cm3

• Measure the volume of the rock.

• How much space does the plane take up in the hangar?

BIG SECRET:

1 cm3 = 1 mLThe units are

interchangeable!

Temperature

INSTRUMENT:Thermometer

UNIT:Degrees Celsius

(oC)

• How hot is it outside?• How hot is it in this

room?

**Why does the liquid rise in the tube?

TimeINSTRUMENT:ClockWrist WatchTimer

UNIT:Hour (hr)Minute (min)Second (sec)

• How long did it take for the ice to melt?

• How long is one revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

**Can anyone run the mile faster than 3 min. in the world today?

Liquid VolumeINSTRUMENT:Graduated

cylinder

UNIT:Milliliter (mL)Liter (L)

• How much soda is in the glass?• How much milk does the recipe

say goes in the pancake batter?

**How many liters is theBIG Coke bottle?

EXIT SLIP

1. What instrument is used to measure mass?

2. What instrument is used to measure temperature?

3. How do you measure the volume of a box?