1. Measurement Activity Work with the team at your row
Work together to measure your table’s length and width with the object you were assigned
Write your answers on the slip of paper.
We will share with the class to compare data.

2. Binder clip

4. Measurement Activity
Why is it important to have ONE standard, agreed-upon system of measurement?
What are some things to consider when we are measuring that makes us more accurate?

5. Why do we use the Metric System?
MEASUREMENT NOTES
Why do we use the Metric System?
What equipment do we use to measure with?

6. LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Understand what system of measurement scientists use
Know six common metric prefixes

7. The Metric System Also known as “SI MEASUREMENT”
SI stands for “ System International” or International System of Measurement.

8. The Metric System

9. The Metric System

10. The Metric System American Chopper vs. Metric System
US Switch to Metric System
Metric Mishap:

11. The Metric System What about it? Common language for scientists
Based on units of 10.
Move the decimal place to go to larger or smaller units
Prefixes determine “how much” of a unit

12. METRIC PREFIXES KILO (k) = 1000 HECTO (h) = 100 DECA (da) = 10
BASE UNIT (liter, meter, gram) = ONE
DECI (d) = 1/10 or 0.1
CENTI (c) =1/100 or .01)
MILLI (m)=1/1000 or .001)

13. The Metric System
Easy way to remember the order of prefixes: Kids Have Dreams But Dreams Cost Money

14. METRIC PREFIXES

15. LEARNING ACTIVITIES A Brief History of Measurement Videoclip
The Metric System Videoclip
Metric Interactive Website

16. TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVES
DID YOU MASTER IT?
Understand what system of measurement scientists use
Know six common metric prefixes
Thumbs Assessment—thumbs up for I got it; thumbs to the side for I am getting it; thumbs down for I don’t get it

17. LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Understand that meters are the metric unit for length or distance
Know how to use a ruler/meterstick to measure length

18. METRIC BASE UNITS LENGTH/DISTANCE = METER
Measure with a metric ruler or meterstick or tape measure
Remember, there are 10 millimeters in one centimeter

19. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Length Lab

20. LEARNING OBJECTIVE DID YOU MASTER IT?
Understand that meters are the metric unit for length or distance
Know how to use a ruler/meterstick to measure length
Use after the Length Lab

21. TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Understand that liters are the metric unit for volume
Know how to use a graduated cylinder or ruler to measure volume
Thumbs Assessment—thumbs up for I got it; thumbs to the side for I am getting it; thumbs down for I don’t get it

22. VOLUME (how much space something takes up)
METRIC UNIT FOR LIQUIDS= LITER
Measure with a graduated cylinder
Always read at eye level from the bottom of the curvy line (called the meniscus) 12 32
1.6 18

23. Measuring Volume Clip

24. VOLUME (how much space something takes up)
METRIC UNIT FOR SOLIDS= CUBIC CMs (cm3)
You can use a RULER for some things.
Measure length, width, and height of the object and then MULTIPLY [length x width x height]

25. VOLUME (how much space something takes up)
If the object is irregularly shaped and fits into a graduated cylinder, you could use the method of displacement
Measure an amount of water into the graduated cylinder. Record this number.
Add the object and observe the water line go up.
Subtract the difference between the first and second number. That is the volume of your object.

26. VOLUME (how much space something takes up)
Note: 1 cubic centimeter (cm3) is the same amount as 1 mL. The units are interchangeable.

27. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Volume Lab
Parts 1-3 today
Part 4 tomorrow

28. TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Did You Master It?
Understand that liters are the metric unit for volume
Know how to use a graduated cylinder or ruler to measure volume
Thumbs Assessment—thumbs up for I got it; thumbs to the side for I am getting it; thumbs down for I don’t get it

29. TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Understand that GRAMS are the metric unit for mass
Know how to use a balance to measure mass
Thumbs Assessment—thumbs up for I got it; thumbs to the side for I am getting it; thumbs down for I don’t get it

30. MASS (how much matter something is made of)
METRIC UNIT = GRAM
Measure with a TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE or ELECTRONIC SCALE

31. MASS (how much matter something is made of)
TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE
beam
pan
rider
Zero knob
balance
point
frame
brake

32. Triple Beam Balance The Triple Beam Balance has 3 Riders (Weights)
Front Beam holds the 1 gram rider; it slides across the beam to 10 grams
Back Beam holds the 10 gram rider; it slides across the beam to 100 grams
Middle Beam holds the 100 gram rider; it slides along the beam to 500 grams
What is the most mass this balance can hold? 610 grams
The smallest mass this balance can measure is 1/10 or 0.1 grams

33. Triple Beam Balance Other Notes about the Balance:
Carry it with two hands
When putting it away, place the largest rider all the way to the right.
When weighing chemicals the pan must be kept clean and dry. Be sure to measure the mass of the container and subtract that from the total.

34. Triple Beam Balance Using the Balance: Move all riders to zero
Check to see if the zero needle lines up to zero. If it does not, turn the zero knob (back to make it go up, toward you to make it go down)
Place your object on the pan.
Move the LARGE 100 gram rider first, into the notched position. Check for balance and adjust lighter or heavier.
Move the MEDIUM 10 gram rider second, into the notched position. Check for balance and adjust lighter or heavier.
Move the SMALL 1 gram rider by sliding it along the bar. Check for balance and adjust.
ADD all the riders together for the total mass of the object. Label your number!

35. Triple Beam Balance

36. Electronic Balances Turn on the balance (be sure its plugged in).
Zero the balance by pushing the zero button. If you need to measure something inside a container, you can push the zero button after putting the container on the pan.
Place your object on the balance.
Read the mass in gram

37. Triple Beam Balance Gizmo Mass Lab
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Triple Beam Balance Gizmo
Mass Lab

38. TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVE Did you master it?
Understand that GRAMS are the metric unit for mass
Know how to use a balance to measure mass
Thumbs Assessment—thumbs up for I got it; thumbs to the side for I am getting it; thumbs down for I don’t get it

39. TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Understand that o Celsius are the metric unit for temperature
Know how to use a thermometer to measure temperature
Thumbs Assessment—thumbs up for I got it; thumbs to the side for I am getting it; thumbs down for I don’t get it

40. TEMPERATURE (measures motion of particles—more motion = higher temperature)
METRIC UNIT FOR TEMPERATURE =
O celsius
Measure with a thermometer
Watch for the alcohol to stop moving (a minute or so)
Water boils at 100 and freezes at 0.

41. Measuring Temperature Videoclip
TEMPERATURE (measures motion of particles—more motion = higher temperature)
Memory Aid:
30 is hot, 20 is nice, 10 is cool, 0 is ice.
Measuring Temperature Videoclip

42. Farenheit Scale

43. LEARNING ACTIVITIES Temperature Lab Temperature by Brainpop
Does your blood “boil” in space?

45. TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVE Did you master it?
Understand that o Celsius are the metric unit for temperature
Know how to use a thermometer to measure mass
Thumbs Assessment—thumbs up for I got it; thumbs to the side for I am getting it; thumbs down for I don’t get it

46. Wrap Up and Summary Metric Units by Brainpop
View and complete quiz as a class

47. Wrap Up and Summary
Write a summary (2-3 sentences) of what you learned about MEASUREMENT here:

48. Metric vs. Customary s by Brainpop