Volume Lab...water displacement

Great work today!!  Please make sure to answer all discussion questions and write a detailed conclusion paragraph.

Discussion Questions for Volume Lab

1.  In what units can volume be measured?
2.  Describe the two different methods to find volume.
3.  Why do you think that you got different values depending on the method in which you found volume?
4.  Which method is more accurate to find the volume of irregular objects?  Why?

Conclusion Paragraph:

Describe the lab in detail.  Explain and interpret your data.  What did you learn about volume and water displacement?

Metric Scavenger Hunt

What a fun, learning filled day!!!  I loved how creative you all were with objects you chose for each unit of measurement.  I can't wait for our medal ceremony tomorrow for Metric Olympics!!!

Mass lab 7th and 8th

Great work today!!!  Take home messages today...difference between mass and weight and the difference between direct and derived measurements.

 

Remember homework for tonight is to finish calculations and your conclusion paragraph.

 

Extra credit if you post in comments about either of these.

 

See you tomorrow!!!

 

Ms. Yates

7th and 8th grade Metrics discussion

Read the following article.

Toward a Metric America

 

 In the comments below, answer ONE of the following question...

1.  Why should the US convert to metrics?
2.  Why would it be difficult for the US to convert to metrics?
3.  What are the advantages and disadvantages to the US converting to metrics?
4.  What steps have already been taken to convert the US to metrics?

Please use evidence from the article to support your answer.

Please also remember to give your first name and last initial.

Skittles and Fred

5th grade Metric Olympics

Right handed marble grab

Cotton ball shot put

  

6th grade Metric Olympics

Cotton Ball Shot Put