The Metric System
Review the safety materials and wear goggles when working with chemicals. Read the entire exercise before beginning. Take time to organize the materials needed and set aside a safe work space in which to complete the exercise
Experiment Summary
Learn about the metric system-how it is used, common units of measurement, and basic conversions between units
Objectives
· Demonstrate the ability to measure objects using the metric system
· Understand what equipment is used to accurately measure different objects
· Identify when to use units of length, volume and mass
· Collect and graph data
· Demonstrate ability in converting between the units within the metric system
Time Allocation: ~3 Hours
Materials
Qty |
Item Description: |
3 |
Heat Resistant Coffee cups, small |
1 |
Ice cubes |
1 |
Marble or similar object |
1 |
Meter stick |
1 |
Pen |
1 |
Sugar or salt |
1 |
Pipet (something like this >>  or - pic is linked to one possible place to purchase – you will need more than one through the semester) |
1 |
Water, tap |
1 |
Beaker or 1 cup measuring cup (like this>> pic is linked to one possible place to purchase) |
1 |
Graduated cylinder (like this >> or this  both pics are linked to possible places to purchase these items.) |
1 |
Scale - must measure in grams |
1 |
Thermometer (to measure temperature of water in cups) |
1 |
Piece of paper to cover scale top |
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