Linear Measurement How to Use the Meterstick and the Metric Ruler

Why do we measure? _______________ are important in science because they provide imp0rtant specific, ___________ ____________________.

Measuring Length _______________ is the ____________ between two points. To measure length, we use the unit _________ (m). A _____________ or _____________ is used to measure length.

A ______________is a little longer then a ______________. A _______________is broken down into _____________, ____________, and __________________.

Remember the following information: 1 meter is equal to ____ decimeters. 1 meter is equal to _____ centimeters. 1 meter is equal to _______ millimeters. There are _______ millimeters for every centimeter on a metric ruler (10 mm = 1 cm)

Long distances, such as the distance between Franklinville and Philadelphia, are measured in ________________(km).

Measuring Length Smaller lengths are measured in __________(m), _____________ (cm), or _______________ (mm). These are the instruments you will be using in your linear measurement science lab.

Measuring Area Area is measured by multiplying the _________ x _________. It can be expressed in square meters (m2) (cm2).

Measuring Area The length of the shoebox is __ cm. The width of the shoebox is ___cm. The area is _____ cm2 (800 square centimeters).

Measuring Volume Volume is measured by multiplying the _____ x _______ x ________. Volume can be expressed in cubic meters (m3) (cm3).

Measuring Volume Volume: The length of the shoebox is ____cm. The width of the shoebox is _____cm. The height of the shoebox is ____ cm. The volume is ________ cm3 (_______ cubic centimeters).

Practice Makes Perfect! Using the metric ruler, measure the length and width of the following items to calculate area: Length Width Area Textbook Index Card

More Practice  Using the meterstick and working with one other person, measure the length, width, and height of one desk to calculate volume. Item Length Width Height Volume Desk