Use appropriate tools to measure and compare the physical properties of various solids and liquids 0407.9.1

Links verified 10/25/2010

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

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