Measurement Worksheet - Metric Conversion Page 6
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Volume in
graduated
cylinder
Volume of
beaker
B. Analysis
1. What is the metric unit used to measure length?
2. What metric unit is used to study volume?
3. Why is it easier to convert meters to centimeters rather than feet to inches?
4. Which mathematical process (multiply or divide) is used to convert the
following?
a. centiliters to liters?
b. Centiliters to deciliters?
c. Meters to centimeters?
d. Millimeters to meters?
PART 7
: MEASURING BODY PARTS
Introduction:
The sizes and locations of adult human body parts are based on certain measurements and
relationships. For example, your eyebrows are on the same level as the tops of your ears; the bottom of
your ears line up with the base of your nose. There is a reason that your foot size is what it is. Your body
. Measure different body parts and compare them.
parts are related to each other
1. Make a measuring tape: Cut out the meter tape on the lasat page of this packet.
Tape it together so that it forms a meter long ruler. When you finish this activity,
save your ruler, you will use it again.
2. Whole body: Outstretch your arms to either side of your body. Measure the
following:
a. Distance from longest fingertip to longest fingertip.
b. Measure your height.
c. Distance from your chin to the top of your head.
And multiply total by 7
d. Look at the measurements. If you measured carefully they should be about
the same. Are they?
3. Half Body: Find the top of your thighbone by bending over and putting your
hands just below your hips. Sway from side to side and you should feel the top of
the thighbone stick out. Measure the following:
a. Distance from the top of your head to the top of your thighbone.
b. Distance from top of thighbone to the bottom of your foot.
c. Look at the measurements. If you measured carefully they should be about
the same. Are they?
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