meter gram second liter do now: monday 1.what are the four metric base units for length, mass, time,...
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DO NOW: Monday
1. What are the four metric base units for length, mass, time, and volume?
2. Copy the following question and answers on your paper. We will answer the question in a minute with the graph on the next slide.
How many deciseconds does it take to reach a temperature of 20°C?
a. 30 decisecondsb. 60 decsecondsc. 90 decisecondsd. 900 deciseconds
How many millimeters are in an inch?
DO NOW: Tuesday1. Copy the following symbols and tell what
each one means. Kg, hL, m, dag, dm2. Answer the following question:
120 dm
Procedures:
1. Use the meter stick to measure the specified parts of your body. (You may need to enlist the help of a partner)2. Record the measurements into the data table.3. Return the meter sticks to the front before continuing the lab.4. After the meter stick is returned, add 2 more rows to your data table. 5. You will be using your skills of metric conversion or dimensional analysis to fill in the remainder of the table.
DO NOW: Wednesday
1. 4,500 mg=___________g
2. 25 cm =_____________mm
3. 0.005 kg=____________dag
4. 0.075 m=____________cm
5. 15 g=____________mg
Parts of a Correct Data Table
1. Title including independent and dependent variables
2. Independent variable on left side and dependent variable on right side.
3. Headings on all columns4. Units of measurements included in headings
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Graphing is an essential tool in science. Graphs enable us to visually communicate information.
Our goals for graphing: Understand the various types of graphs Decide what kind of graph would be best to use based on data collected.Identifying data to be displayed on the x- and y-axesScaling a graph properlyLabeling a graph with axes labels, title, units and legend or key if necessary
