1. Volume

2. Reivew
Meter Stick: What mark is the mm? cm?

3. How to Measure
First, look at how your measuring tool is divided up. What is the smallest you can measure with it?
Our ruler only gave us down to 0.1units
Second, guess a bit past what your measuring tool can do.
VERY IMPORTANT: You should always guess the last number.

4. How long is the paperclip? pencil?

5. Volume
The space occupied by an object or substance
mL or cm3

6. Determining the Volume
Regular Solid (units cm3)
V = l x w x h

7. Volume Lab

8. Determining the Volume
Irregular Solid (units mL)
Water displacement
Fully submerge object in water
Measure water level before and after object is added
Subtract the difference
Volume of Object = Water level After –Water level Before

9. Measuring Volume

10. Measuring Volume Reading the Meniscus at eye level
Where is the meniscus?

11. Measuring Volume Measuring with a ruler, you add on a number
It is the same with a graduated cylinder!!

12. Irregular Lab