Introduction to Science

Objectives: 1. Identify tools used to collect and analyze data. 2. Explain the importance of the International System of Units. 3. Identify the appropriate units to use for particular measurements. 4. Identify safety symbols.  Bellringer: List 5 measuring tools used in science for solids and liquids?

Tools in Science  To get the best measurements You need the proper tools. ○ Stopwatches ○ Metersticks ○ Thermometers ○ Balances  Tools are also used to: analyze data. ○ Calculators ○ Computers ○ Even pencils and paper

Making Measurements  The International System of Units (SI) current name for the metric system. ○ Used by most scientists and almost all countries. All SI units are based on the number 10.  Length SI unit - meter (m).

 Mass Amount of matter that something is made of SI unit - kilogram (kg)  Volume Amount of space that something occupies. Liquids - liters (L) or milliliters (mL) Solids - cubic meters (m 3 ), cubic centimeters (cm 3 )

 Density Amount of matter in a given volume SI unit – gram per milliliter (g/mL) or grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm 3 ). ○ Derived quantity!  Temperature measure of how hot (or cold) something is. ○ Scientists often use degrees Celsius (°C) as the unit. ○ SI base unit - Kelvins (K) density  mass volume

Safety Rules Always follow your teacher’s instructions. Read lab procedures carefully and thoroughly. Pay special attention to safety information and know the safety symbols.