Learning Objectives

Each statement represents an important learning objective that relates to one or more sections of this lab. After you complete this exercise you should be able to:

• List the metric system units for length, volume, and mass and measure various items using the metric system.

• Convert units within the metric system.

• Convert between the metric and English systems of measurement.

• Compare Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin temperature scales.

• Understand and use micrometers or nanometers to measure very small objects and astronomical units or light-years to measure great distances.

• Determine the approximate density and specific gravity of solid substances.

• Conduct a scientific experiment using accepted methods of scientific inquiry.

Supplies Needed For This Lab

Ruler with metric measurements - links to ruler apps below

Calculator *The standard calculator included on your phone is fine for this assignment.

Assignment

Read ALL parts of Lab 24, complete the activities listed below, note for 24.7, you will need to post on the discussion board your height and the length of your shoe, and you will need to gather the information that your classmates have posted to complete your assignment. More information is posted on the Discussion Board for this lab.

• Activity 24.2: Conversions in the Metric System Questions 1-2 *Note: you are asked to measure a lab table in this question, just measure any table because you need to convert the measurement into mm, cm, and m for the second part of the question.

• Activity 24.3: Using Conversion Tables Questions 1-7

• Activity 24.4: Temperature Scales Questions 1-2

• Activity 24.7 1-10

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Ruler App on Google Play Store - Ruler

Ruler App on  Apple App Store - Ruler