1. Which instrument gives the best measurement?
Measuring Lab
Which instrument gives the best measurement?

2. Objectives
Your objective is measure several quantities of matter in the lab.
You will have a data sheet to record all of your measurements
Your measurements MUST be checked by your teacher before you can go on.
You will be working in groups of two.

3. Directions Each lab station will have an object to be measured.
Measure the object using the specified instrument, then transfer to the other instruments.
At each station, you will have to determine which sized instrument is the most accurate. There are 5 stations

4. Measuring Lab Data Sheet
Name __________________ Date ____________
Name __________________ Block ____
Name __________________
Measure the following: Which is the most accurate?
30 mL in smallest beaker __________
75 mL in smallest Erlenmeyer __________
8 mL in smallest graduated cylinder __________
20 g of sand on triple beam balance __________
1.25 m of string using ruler __________

5. Clean Up Pour all liquids and sand back into original containers.
Set up stations as they were for the next group.
Wipe off area.