Monday, November 15

Objective: Students will be able to

understand different methods of measurement.

Bell Ringer: What are two different units you

could measure the length of an object with?

4 MINUTES REMAINING…

Monday, November 15

Objective: Students will be able to

understand different methods of measurement.

Bell Ringer: What are two different units you

could measure the length of an object with?

3 MINUTES REMAINING…

Monday, November 15

Objective: Students will be able to

understand different methods of measurement.

Bell Ringer: What are two different units you

could measure the length of an object with?

2 MINUTES REMAINING…

Monday, November 15

Objective: Students will be able to

understand different methods of measurement.

Bell Ringer: What are two different units you

could measure the length of an object with?

30 seconds Remaining…

Monday, November 15

Objective: Students will be able to understand

different methods of measurement.

Bell Ringer:

What are two different units you could measure the length of an object with?

10 Seconds Remaining…

TURN IN YOUR BELLRINGER!

November 15, 2010

AGENDA:1 – Bell Ringer and

Participation Log2 – Learning Inventory3 – Notes: Intro to

Measurement4 – Act. 1.3.1

Today’s Goal:Students will be able to

understand different methods of measurement.

Homework 1. Make vocabulary

flash cards – They will be in this powerpoint on the website tonight.

Monday, November 15

CHAMPS!C – ConversationH – HelpA – ActivityM – Materials and MovementP – ParticipationS – Success!!!

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Accuracy

The condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact; precision; exactness. The degree of correctness of a quantity or expression.

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Customary System

Also referred to as the English system of measuring. The measuring system based on the foot, second, and pound as units of length, time, weight, or mass.

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Denominator

Divisor; the number below the line in a fraction.

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Caliper

A measuring tool with two usually adjustable jaws used especially to measure thickness or diameter.

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle or sphere.

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Measurement

Collecting data in a quantifiable manner.

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Metric System

The decimal measuring system based on the meter, liter, and gram as units of length, capacity, and weight or mass.

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Micrometer

A gauge which measures small distances or thicknesses.

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Numerator

The number above the line in a fraction showing how many of the parts indicated by the denominator is taken.

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Precision

The degree to which several measurements or calculations show the same or similar results. 

Lesson 1.3 Measurement Vocabulary

Unit

A standard quantity in terms of which other quantities may be expressed.