Choose an appropriate tool for measuring a specific physical property of matter SPI 0407.9.1

Links verified 10/25/2010

1. Calculating the Density of a Liquid - tutorial on the math involved plus sample questions
2. Calculating Density of a Solid - tutorial on the math involved plus sample questions
3. Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius - interactive problem from Annenberg
4. Converting Length Measurements - use your knowledge of meters, centimeters and millimeters to answer questions to build a shed
5. Finding the Mass of an Object - tutorial on using a triple-beam balance which includes questions to answer
6. Finding the Volume of an Object - tutorial on using a graduated cylinder which includes questions to answer
7. Platform Scales Addition - weigh several items and find the sum in hundredths of a gram
8. Platform Scales Subtraction - weigh several items and find the difference in hundredths of a gram
9. Teaching Measures - links to length, mass, or capacity activities and printables - good for using on an interactive whiteboard for a whole class activity
10. Transparency Master - use this high quality picture of a block of metal on a triple beam balance as a review for your students
11. Using a Graduated Cylinder - [L and mL] a whole class activity for reading a scale, estimating and converting between units or
12. Using a Graduated Cylinder - [mL only] a whole class activity for reading a scale, estimating and converting between units or
13. Using a Ruler - [15 cm ruler] a whole class activity for reading a ruler, estimating and converting between units or
14. Using a Ruler - [30 cm ruler] a whole class activity for reading a ruler, estimating and converting between units or

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