The metric system measurement of length and weight. For everyday measuring, we still use english units such as the inch, quart and pound. The purpose of this exercise is to practice using the metric system. The lab report assistant is simply a summary of the experiments questions, diagrams if. Use ten pennies and a metric ruler to complete this section. Metric system and conversion among the different metric units of measurement. Lab report 1 metric system i introduction background information metric unit is the common unit of measuring this unit has a standard measure that is.
Lab report 1 metric system i introduction background. To determine student ability to measure length, volume, mass, and temperature and to convert values from english to metric or metric to english. These measurements will encompass mastering the metric ruler, gram scale, and the graduated cylinder, and thermometer. As all scientific measurements utilize the metric system, we must first say a few things about it before proceeding on. Measure length, volume and mass using appropriate scientific instruments. The metre commonwealth spelling or meter american spelling is the base unit of length in. Converting metric units of measurement anchor chart converting measurements. People often talk about their height in feet and inches or their weight in pounds. See more ideas about metric measurements, math measurement and teaching math. Superunits contain greek prefixes to show multiples of the base unit, so they make the base unit larger. Metric measurement stations stations are setup with the number of students in mind. These measurements will encompass mastering the metric ruler, gram scale, graduated cylinder, and thermometer. The metric system is based on units of 10, and conversion to higher or lower values is relatively easy. Employ the metric system of measurem ent to measure length, mass, volume.
Take a guess how many drops of water will it take to equal 1 milliliter. Record all measurements in this lab to the nearest tenth of a unit. The prefixes are used across the measurement types to denote the magnitude, or power of ten of the measurement. However, there are some attributes which defy laboratory. Metric measurement lab millersburg area school district. A multiple of the base unit can be expressed by combining a metric prefix, like kilo.
Measure and record the height in centimetres of your partner and other students. You will learn to make measurements using the metric system. Occasionally we include temperature, electrical charge or light intensity. You will need a small graduated cylinder 25 continue reading metric measurement lab. Follow the directions to find the number of drops in 1 milliliter of water, then answer the questions. Measuring using the metric system mastering the metric ruler, gram scale, graduated cylinder, and thermometer. Record your measurements to the nearest tenth of a centimeter in the data table 1. Typically we measure simple quantities of only three types. How tall would a stack of 100 pennies be in centimeters. This lab is designed to give the student hands on experience measuring length, volume, mass temperature and the density of various objects using the metric system. The metric system of measurement has been adopted by 99% of the countries in the world and all scientists for two primary reasons. With a meterstick or metric ruler, make the measurements of various objects listed in the data table 1. Systems are evaluated comparing their output with a gold standard. Introduction to measurement units and measurement one of the most important steps in applying the scientific method is experiment.
Students will rotate around the room visiting each of the lab stations. Metric measurement lab henry county school district. In todays lab you will use get an introduction to measurement by using various instruments to measure the linear dimensions, volume, and mass of objects. Nearly the entire world 95%, except the united states, now uses the metric system. For everyday measuring, we still use english units such as the inch, quart, and pound. This lab will enable you to develop an appreciation of the efficiency of the metric system and the ability to take. Using a meter stick or hand mm ruler, measure your textbook thickness in. In the international metric system, the standard unit for weight is the gram g. In canada, the metric system was legalized in 1871, although the imperial system of measurement feet and pounds continued to be widely used until the second half of the 20th century. Measurements are further expressed using a superunit prefix or subunit prefix.
Metric measures linear measure 10 millimeters1 centimeter 10 centimeters 1 decimeter 10 decimeters 1 meter. Metric measurement lab there are 7 stations set up in the classroom. While the actual language changes from country to country, the one thing that remains fairly constant is the language of the metric system. You will then focus on principles relating to the scientific. Version 4200900001 lab report assistant this document is not meant to be a substitute for a formal laboratory report.
How closely can you match your estimate and your actual measurement in metric units. National weights and measures laboratory, an executive agency of the department. Metric conversion chart most of the world uses the metric decimal system which is based on ten. Clicking the tagged measurement point locations, we can construct hostnames for each measurement point.
View lab report 1 metric system from biol 110 at new york institute of technology, westbury. Lab 1 the scientific method and metric system overview in this laboratory you will first watch a brief video on the importance of laboratory safety, organization and cleanliness. The standard unit of volume is the liter l and the standard unit for length is the. Lab activity adapted from sylvia mader human biology laboratory manual, th. Metrication in the united kingdom, the process of introducing the metric system of. Metre is the standard spelling of the metric unit for length in nearly all. The imperial system canada uses the metric system most of the time. Our overall system, marlin multiply adaptive record linkage with. In this video i discuss how the metric prefixes compare to one another numerically. Each lab station will require the lab partners to measure the length, volume, mass, or temperature of the provided sample. It is the same as ml beaker capacity of 250 ml flask graduated cylinder of the 3 instruments you have used, which. There is a task card with instructions for each station. Identify the standard units of the metric system and make conversions among units. How the electric telegraph shaped electromagnetism pdf.
The metric unit of mass that the balance uses is the gram. Learning to combine trained distance metrics for duplicate. In the metric system of measurement, designations of multiples and subdivision of any unit may be arrived at by combining with the. Find the distance between the two index cards in the hallway in meters 4. To become familiar with metric units by estimating, measuring, and converting units in a metric olympic setting. The history of the metric system began in the age of enlightenment with notions of length and. Scientific notation conversion unit 1 metric measurement duration. Metric measurement lab san juan unified school district. We conducted this lab experiment by obtaining the following items from the teacher. Pdf metrics are used by firms for a variety of commendable. Making metric measurements introduction in many biology investigations, precise measurements must be made before observations can be interpreted. You will measure each distance using the metric system and determine how many attempts are made out of 10 total attempts at each distance.
To measure something you need a standard system of units and a device to measure it. You will demonstrate your ability to convert the original measurements to lower and higher values. The purpose of this lab was to apply the scientific method and to use the metric system. Calculations are significant only to the same number of decimal places as measurements, so round off calculations to the nearest tenth unit. Length mm millimetres cm centimetres mmetres km kilometres 1cm 10mm 1m 100cm 1km m area mm2 square millimetres cm2 square centimetres m2 square metres km2 square kilometres ha hectares 1ha 10,000 square metres 100mm 2 1cm2 100ha 1km2.
There is a task card at each station with instructions. Such problems are typically handled during a tedious manual data. Measurements and the metric system the word measure means to determine the size, capacity, extent, volume, or quantity of anything, especially as determined by comparison with some standard or unit. The efficiency and effectiveness of the metric system has long been evident to scientists, engineers, and educators. Express measurements using the correct number of significant figures. Do not move samples or equipment from one station to another. The equipment and supplies for the station are already at the station or the task card directs the students to gather the needed materials.
For example, in the metric system, the base unit for mass is the gram. Tiphannee evans record all measurements and do the calculations on this sheet of paper to be handed in to instructor. The field of science is based on observation and measurement. The equipment and supplies needed for each station are already at the station. The metric system measurement of length and weight introduction the scientific community and the majority of nations throughout the world use the metric system to record quantities such as length, volume, mass weight, and time. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
With a partner, use a metre stick to measure 1 metre of the classroom floor. Students will use these prior experiences to guide them in this fastpaced metric measurement lab. Other metrics are more difficult to measure, but focus the enterprise on those decisions and. Metric measurement and data analysis bsc 1007c introduction to biology. The kilogram is another commonly used unit of mass. Less confusing if scientists use the same measurement system. Length linear distance in the metric system is measure in meters. Length of lab wall to edge height of stool height of lab floor to counter. Scientists can only expect to communicate effectively if they are using a common language. Diversifying your investments and combining gold investing with other options is the. Technical report ai02296, artificial intelligence lab. The metric system of measurement has been adopted by most countries in the world and all.
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