TIME to see what we know!
Name three devices we can use to measure time.
Stopwatch, pendulum, clock
What should you always include when answering a measurement question?
Units!
What two scales do we use to measure temperature?
Fahrenheit and Celsius
Does string length affect how long it takes a pendulum to swing?
Yes
Is the weather hot or cold in December in Australia?
Hot
Stopwatch #1: How do we read this time?
(See teacher for answer.)
Name two different units of distance measurement.
Centimeters, millimeters, feet, miles, yards, etc.
It's really hot in June and cold in January - am I located in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere? Why?
Northern Hemisphere
Does object weight make a big difference in the time it takes a pendulum to swing?
No
Stopwatch#2: How do we read this time?
(See teacher for answer.)
How wide (in centimeters) is our Science 3A book?
21.2 cm
Why do the seasons occcur?
Earth's rotation and orbit around the Sun make it hotter in some regions and colder in others.
If my string length is very long, will my pendulum swing slower or faster?
Slower
During what month is Earth closest to the Sun?
January