Date: ___________________ LAB: MEASUREMENT BASICS 1 | P a g e
I ntroduction: Todays laboratory investigation is about measurement. This skill is so crucial to performing credible experiments, that there is an entire area of science devoted to it. Since it is such a crucial skill, it is important for us to ensure that each of us has firm basis and understanding for the appropriate tools to use for each type of measurement and the appropriate units the accompany each tool and type of measurement.
Part 1: Understanding Length What tool is used to perform precise length measurements? Answer: ___________________
Which metric units are displayed on this tool? Answer: ___________________
Using the appropriate tool, measure the length and width of a single floor tile. Be sure to include the appropriate units your answer.
Length: ___________________
Width: ___________________
Using the information above, calculate the total surface area of the tiles in the room. Be sure to show all work below. Units are required
Answer: ___________________
Part 2: Understanding Mass Mass is the measure of the amount of ______________________ in an object.
What tool is used to perform precise mass measurements? Answer: ___________________
Which metric units are displayed on this tool? Answer: ___________________
Name: __________________ Class Period: _____________ Date: ___________________ LAB: MEASUREMENT BASICS 2 | P a g e
On the lab counter you will find a number of pennies. Using the appropriate tool calculate the mass of ten pennies. Be sure to include the appropriate units in your answer
Answer: ___________________
Using the information above, calculate the total mass of a dollars worth of pennies. Be sure to show all work below. Units are required.
Answer: ___________________
Part 3: Understanding Volume: Volume is the measure of the amount of _________________________________
Identify one tool used to perform precise volume measurements? Answer: ___________________
Which metric units are displayed on this tool? Answer: ___________________
On the lab counter you will find a few bottles of colored water. Using the appropriate tool calculate the total amount of one particular color of liquid.
Color Chosen: ___________________ Tool Chosen: ___________________