Discovery Activities: The Tools We Use for Measurement

Determine which measurement tools are necessary to complete the challenge.

Contact Information

For more information about this program, contact:

Menzel Smith-Jones
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Bldg.400 C – P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
631-344-4495 (phone)
631-344-7098 (fax)
mjones@bnl.gov

Brainstorm items that are measured and identify the appropriate tool to use. Discuss the metric vs. standard measurement systems. Each group of students will then have a list of measurement challenges to choose from.

Audience for This Program

Elementary Grades: 3-4

Program Benefits

Lesson Objectives

1. Understand that different tools are used to measure different properties.

2. Be able to select the appropriate tool to measure a property.

3. Be aware of different measuring systems