Measurement

Measure various materials using scientific tools. Evaluate the need for a standard unit of measure.

Important Dates

Registration Opens:
Wednesday, June 01, 2011, at 9:00 a.m.

Registration Closes:
Monday, April 23, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.

Program Starts:
Monday, September 12, 2011, at 9:00 a.m.

Program Ends:
Friday, June 29, 2012, at 3:00 p.m.

Contact Information

For more information about this program, contact:

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

Students will experiment, collect and analyze data to determine the need for standardized measuring tools in science. Working in small groups, students will measure the length of an object using various non-standard and standard measuring tools.

Vocabulary

balance scale, thermometer, graduated cylinder, trundle wheel, standard measuring system- inches, feet, yards, miles, pounds, ounces, pints, fluid ounces; metric measuring system- centimeters, meters, kilometers, grams, kilograms, liters, milliliters

Audience for This Program

Elementary Level 1st and 2nd Grade

Program Benefits

Lesson Objectives

1) Understand that measurement is an important aspect of science.

2) Demonstrate an understanding of the need for standard units of measurement in science.

3) Understand that different tools are used to measure different properties and be able to select the appropriate tool.

4) Demonstrate an understanding of different measuring systems.