Activity 2

Measurement

I. Introduction

Measurement is a basic tool of a scientist. Hence, familiarity and proper usage is a

must for any serious student of Science and Mathematics. Measurement requires two
things: a number and a unit. Length, mass and time are the fundamental units. They are
called primary units or dimensions. Volume, area, density, force, etc are secondary or
derived units. Correct approximation or guessing requires sufficient hands-on activities
and regular practice.

II. Objective/s

This activity shall introduce students to simple measurement and proceed to more
complex ones. The students will be also made familiar with some instruments used to
measure length, time, mass and temperature, e.g. vernier caliper, timer, physical balance,
spring balance and thermometer.

`Scientific method has the following elements:

1. Statement of a Problem
This activity aims to calculate the difference measurement of a given
object.
1. Do the students understand the process of simple measurement?
2. Are the students ready to proceed on more complex measurement?
3.What are the different kind of method in measuring the given object?
2. Hypothesis Making
3. Experimentation
4. Obserevation
5. Interpretation
6. Conclusion

III. Materials

A block of wood Timer A heavy metal

A 10-peso coin Graphing paper A weighing balance
Ruler A graduated cylinder A calculator
A length of a string A small stone An irregular shaped glass
 IV. Diagram

V. Hypothesis
The students understand the process of simple measurement and are ready to
proceed on more. Complex measurement.
Null Hypothesis:
The students did not understand the process of simple measurement and need to
have a better research
 VI. Procedures of Measurement Works

1. Measure the length, breadth and width of a wooden block using a slide rule. Find
its surface area and volume.
2. Obtain a fresh leaf. Trace the edge lines of the leaf on a graphing paper.
Determine the area of the leaf using the trace. Measure the dimension of the
squares in the graphing paper, then count the whole squares.
3. Determine the volume of water in an irregular-shaped drinking glass.
4. Determine the volume and density of an irregular shaped object given to you.
5. Find the circumference of a 10-peso coin using a a) ruler and b) a length of a
string. Compare the two results. Is there a difference between the two? How many
percent if there is any?
6. a. Stand almost touching and facing the wall. Stretch out your hands and mark the
two endpoints on the wall. Measure the width (your stretch). Is it equal your
height?
b. Check whether the length of your face is equal to your stretched palm.
c. Measure the length of your legs; then measure the length from your knee to
your toe. Get the ratio of the two.
d. Measure the length of your arms (from shoulder joint to the tip of fingers); then
measure from elbow to the tip of your finger. What is the ratio (use the ratio>1)
of the two lengths?
e. Measure the length of your middle finger; then measure from the middle joint
to the tip of your finger. What is the ratio (use the ratio>1) of the two lengths?
7. Write a full report of all the measurement exercises and make a drawing of your
apparatus set-up. (Note: Follow the format as in Activity 1)

VII. Data Presentation

A.

Names Height (cm) Arm Span

Wendel 178 178
Christian 168 168
Kasser 179 182
Jeric 177 177
Prince 168 166
Jomel 166 172
EJ 164 165
Ian Dave 164 168
Joku 169 171
Jaren 161 164
Audrey 165 165
Kevin 174 170
Louise 169 175
Average 169.40 cm 170.85 cm
B.
Face Palm
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Ian Dave 17 18
Joku 18 18
Jaren 18 18
Audrey 19 18
Kevin 18 18
Louise 18 18
Average 16.8 cm 16.7 cm

C.

Names Leg Knee toToe

Wendel 45 63
Christian 41 57
Kasser 46 64
Jeric 39 60
Prince 38 60
Jomel 37 57
EJ 41 56
Ian Dave 38 57
Joku 38 57
Jaren 37 57
Audrey 37 57
Kevin 39 62
Louise 37 57
Average 39.5 cm 58.8 cm

D.

Names S-T E-T

Wendel 73 48
Christian 69 44
Kasser 78 47
Jeric 72 47
Prince 68 44
Jomel 71 45
EJ 69 44
Ian Dave 66 45
Joku 71 47
Jaren 68 45
Audrey 68 44
Kevin 70 45
Louise 73 46
Average
E.

Names Middle Finger Middle Joint- Middle Finger

Wendel 8 5
Christian 7 4.5
Kasser 8 5
Jeric 8.5 5
Prince 7.5 4.5
Jomel 7.5 4.5
EJ 7.5 4.5
Ian Dave 7.5 4.5
Joku 7.5 5
Jaren 7 4.5
Audrey 7 4.5
Kevin 8 5
Louise 7.5 4.5
Average 7.6 cm 4.7 cm

VIII. Questions

1. How is the volume related to the breadth, width and length of the block?
-To determined if it is a 3- dimension is should have height breadth and
width of the object. The 3-D pertains to a geometrics shape such as cube,
rectangle and pyramid. The volume is the amount of space being occupy. In
getting the volume you need to get the heigth breadth and width of a certain
object. The formula of getting volume is height x width x breadth is equals to
volume.
2. How is the measurement in #1 different from the measurement in #3?

3. State the Law of Displacement. In the procedures given, which number does this law
apply? How is the principle of the law applied?

4. Take a careful measurement for Procedure 6 by making the same point reference of
measurement (say, shoulder joint to the middle finger tip and the joint of the elbow
to the middle finger tip). Establish the points of measurements for each of the rest.
Compare the ratio. Is there a similarity of each ratio?

5. Why do two volumes of the cylinders (hollow and the assumed solid cylinder)
differ/are similar?
- The volume is the measurement ofthe amount of space an object takes up
and can be measured in milimiters(ml) or cm^3. The solid cylinder and hollow
 cylinder has a difference in terms of volume. The volume of the solid cylinder can
get througth the formula of πr^2xh while the hollow cylinder it needed to
considerete the space betwen the inner and the exterior volume. The formula of
getting the volume of the hollow cylinder is π(R^2-r^2)h. The formula prove that
the hollow cylinder and solid cylinder is different.

IX. Conclusion