Metric Capacity: Eye Dropper
Use the measuring tool your teacher gives you (called an eye dropper). As you fill the tub, count how many times you had to refill your measuring tool.
How many refills did it take you to fill your tub?
Compare your measuring tool with the other groups in the room.
Which measuring tool was the most effective in doing this job?
Click on the video below to learn how to measure with milliliters and liters.
Customary Capacity: Measuring Cup
Again: Use the new measuring tool your teacher gives you (this one is a measuring cup). As you fill the tub, count how many times you had to refill your measuring tool.
Leave the water in your tub. It is now prepared for your grow creature. Your creature won't enter the water today. We will wait until all baseline measurements are taken.
Watch the following video to learn more about measuring volume with gallons, quarts, pints, and cups.