Units of Measurement
Measurement Tools
Science Tools
Using Measurement Tools
Vocabulary
100

What does "kg" mean?

kilograms ( mass & weight)- Metric System

100

A piece of metal that attracts iron

Magnet

100

An tool made of a set of lenses to make very small objects appear large for study.

Microscope

100

At what temperature does water freezes? 

32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius)

100

measures the mass of an object using grams 

Balance

200

What "cm" mean?

Centimeter- Length ( Metric System)

200

A tool that measures temperature

Thermometer- Celsisus & Fahrenheit 

200

A tool to capture photographic images

Camera

200

At  what temperature does water boil? 

212°F

100°C

200

measures volumes liquid

beaker

300

What does "g'" mean?

Gram ( Mass)- Metric System

300

A tool used to protect your eyes

Goggles

300

A tool for catching flying or swimming organisms

Collecting Net

300

How would you measure the mass of a book? 

With a balance or a scale 

300

protects your eyes during labs

goggles

400

What does "milli" mean?

millimeter- Volume ( Metric System)

400

A tool used to measure length

Ruler

400

A tool to compile, select, organize data, do research

Computer

400

How would you measure the mass of a pineapple in grams or kilograms?

Kilograms 

400

makes objects slightly biger

Hand Lens

500

What does "L" mean?

Liter- Volume ( Metric System)

500

A tool used to measure force

Spring Scale

500

A tool to measure amounts of a liquid

graduated cylinder ( Volume)

500

How would you measure the length of a plant in class?

With a ruler or measuring tape.

500

Measures the weight/mass of an object

scale

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