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Metric Measurement Lab

Name __________________________________

Period ______

Metric Measurement Lab

Objectives:

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You will learn to make measurements using the metric system.

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These measurements will encompass mastering the metric ruler, gram scale, graduated cylinder,

and thermometer.

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You will demonstrate your ability to convert the original measurements to lower and higher values

by moving the decimal point the correct number of places in the proper direction.

Materials:

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Lab paper



metric stick

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Glassware: graduated cylinders, beaker

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coins

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Book

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Gram Scale

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Thermometer

Procedures and Data:

1. Linear Measure

Use the metric stick to measure the items listed below. Place your

measurements in the spaces below. Above each column write the

name

of the unit that is abbreviated below it. Circle the unit you used to

directly measure with for each item. You will need to convert for the

other

units.

Diameter of

____________m. ____________cm. ___________mm. ____________km.

Penny

Height of lab

____________m. ____________cm. ___________mm. ____________km.

counter

Width of the

____________m. ____________cm. ___________mm. ____________km.

Textbook

Length of the

____________m. ____________cm ___________mm. ____________km.

Room

1a. Did you use the same unit to measure each item? Explain why you selected the units you did.

Metric Measurement Lab

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