Science

What We Did Today 

We practiced measuring the mass of objects using a triple beam balance. We also used graduated cylinders to determine the volume of irregular shaped objects.

 

Homework 

Look over the study guide and make flash cards for the vocabulary and prefixes.

Measuring and Calculating quiz - Monday, October 10

You will be asked to:

·          Measure an object in both millimeters and centimeters.

·          Measure the volume of a liquid in a graduated cylinder.

·          Determine the area of a rectangle and label the units correctly.

·          Determine the volume of a rectangular prism and label the units correctly.

·          Determine the volume of an irregular object using a graduated cylinder.

·          Determine the mass of an object using a triple beam balance.

·          Label the basic SI unit for:

o         Mass:

o         Length:

o         Liquid volume:

·          Know the symbol and meaning of the following prefixes:

-          Kilo:

-          Hecto:

-          Deka:

-          Deci:

-          Centi:

-          Milli:

·          Know the following terms:

-          Density:

-          Mass:

-          Meniscus:

-          Volume:

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