1. Use the Right Tool for the Job
How to properly use scientific tools to measure length, liquid volume, mass, and temperature.

2. Length

3. Length
The basic metric unit for length is the meter.

4. Length The basic metric unit for length is the meter.
Use a metric ruler to measure in centimeters (cm) and millimeters (mm).

5. Length The basic metric unit for length is the meter.
Use a metric ruler to measure in centimeters (cm) and millimeters (mm).
Use a meter stick to measure in meters (m).

6. Length
1 cm = 10 mm

7. Length
_____ cm _____mm

8. Length
10 cm mm

9. Length
_____ cm _____mm

10. Length
5.1 cm mm

11. Liquid Volume

12. Liquid Volume
The basic metric unit for liquid volume is the liter.

13. Liquid Volume The basic metric unit for liquid volume is the liter.
Use a graduated cylinder to measure in milliliters (mL).

14. Liquid Volume
When using a graduated cylinder, you must get eye-level in order to read the meniscus (lowest point of the liquid).

15. Liquid Volume
_____ mL

16. Liquid Volume
32 mL

17. Mass

18. Mass
The basic metric unit for mass is the gram.

19. Mass The basic metric unit for mass is the gram.
Use a triple beam balance to measure in grams (g).

20. Mass
_____ g

21. Mass g

22. Temperature

23. Temperature
The basic metric unit for temperature is the degree Celsius.

24. Temperature
The basic metric unit for temperature is the degree Celsius.
Use a Celsius thermometer to measure in degrees Celsius (°C).

25. Temperature
The basic metric unit for temperature is the degree Celsius.
Use a Celsius thermometer to measure in degrees Celsius (°C).
Be careful! Many thermometers measure in Fahrenheit and Celsius.

26. Temperature
_____ °C

27. Temperature
25 °C

28. More Metric Ruler Practice

29. More Triple Beam Balance Practice

30. Temperature http://www.topmarks.co.uk/PlayPop.aspx?f=Temperaturev2

31. Liquid Volume