1. Matter Activity 2: Measuring Volume

2. Recap SI (International System of Units) What does it mean? Why is it important?

3. Recap A gram The mass of a cubic centimetre of water at 4°C

4. Let’s Recap Regular shaped VS Irregular shaped objects. Their dimensions can be calculated using formulae once their dimensions are known!

5. Measuring Volume Unit of measurement = millilitres (ml) Read from bottom of the meniscus

6. Measuring Volume Eye must be level with the meniscus when reading Parallax Error!

7. Which Measuring Cylinder? Measure 6 ml Sensitivity of Instrument Which is more accurate? Check the scale interval!

8. Measuring Volume by Displacement Archimedes and his Theory of Displacement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUYkBeAW5hc&feature=related Based on the video, demonstrate Archimedes’ theory using the Eureka Can provided – displacement method.

9. Extension How to find the volume of a floating object?