Measuring Experiment
An important outcome of studying science is to learn to measure precisely and understand different measuring units. Students perform a series of activities during which they measure distance and angles, create a scaled diagram of the Solar System, and use a rangefinder.
Details at a Glance
- 2-3 Days | 2-3 ~50 minute class periods
- 1 Activity
- Accommodates 2 classes, each with 12 groups of 2 students
- Consumables service 48 students
- Meets our criteria for supporting literacy
- Includes digital resources
Scientific Concepts
•Measurement is important to many aspects of science.
•Standardized units are critical for understanding and sharing data.
•Graphing is useful for data analysis.
KEY VOCABULARY: English unit, protractor, scaled diagram, S.I. (metric) unit
Guides & Student Sheets
Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.
- Comprehensive Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
- Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis items
- Materials necessary for the investigation (beyond common classroom items)
- Safety Data Sheets
Kit Components
- 1 Teacher’s Guide
- 50 Student Worksheets and Guides: Part I and Part II
- 12 Brass clips
- 12 LAB-AIDS® rangefinder/earth rules
- 24 Magnets
- 12 Marble balls
- 1 String, pkg
- 50 Strips, paper
- 12 Protractors
- 100 Graph paper, sheets
- 24 Straws
- 12 Weights
- 12 Sets of Student Activity Cards #1
- 12 Sets of Student Activity Cards #2
- 12 Sets of Student Activity Cards #3
- 12 Sets of Student Activity Cards #4
- Not included and needed for instruction: 12 rulers, supply of graph paper, 12 calculators (optional), 12 meter sticks (for optional Extension activities).
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