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Students will experiment, collect, and
analyze data to evaluate the need for a standard unit of measurement. In
groups, students will explore the differences between the metric and
standard system as they complete several measurement challenges.
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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 |
Lesson Objectives
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Understand that different
tools are used to measure different properties and be able to select the
appropriate tool.
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Demonstrate an
understanding of different measuring systems. |
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National Science Education Standards
Content Standard A- Science as Inquiry
Content Standard E- Science and Technology
New York State
Learning Standards
Math, Science, Technology Standards 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
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Last Modified: April 10, 2008
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