Science Measurement K-5

Category
State Standard
Measurement­Measurement makes quantitative observations about objects, events, or systems. The goal is to help students use tools of measurement and measurement systems and to achieve understandings of scales and rates.
K-12
State Indicator Fact, Concept, Generalization Winnebago Indicator Activity Evaluation Levels
kindergarten
  • Observe and measure change.
  • Compare two or more objects using direct comparisons of measurement (e.g., shorter, longer, taller, heavier, and lighter).
  • Use both standard units of measurement (e.g., inches and centimeters,) and nonstandard units of measurement (e.g., string and paper clips).
  • Use appropriate measurement systems for different purposes.
       
First          
Second Measure a change using appropriate tools and units of measurement.
  • Objects can be used to compare other objects.
  • Quantitative estimates of familiar lengths, weights, and time intervals can be confirmed by measurement.
  • Measurement is a way of detecting change.
  • Time is the measurement of years divided into seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, decades, centuries.
  • Linear measurement is the distance between two points.
  • Volume is the measurement of space an object occupies.
  • Area measures the surface of an object.
  • A standard unit of measurement helps communication.
  • Standard units include:
  • time seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, decades, centuries.
  • volume ml, l, cup, pint, quart, gallon
  • mass g, kg, pounds, ounces, tons
  • linear cm, m, km, inch, foot, yard, mile
  • temperature degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • Rate is based on time
  • When the thermometer goes up the temperature is hotter.
  • Measurement helps in making better observations.
  • Rulers are used to measure linear measurement.
  • Scales measure mass and weight.
  • Measuring cups measure volume
  • Measurements can be compared.
  • Measurement is used in everyday life (recipes, plans, designing, building)
     
Third  
  • All measurement is relative to a unit, usually a standard unit.
  • Measurement helps in making more accurate observation
  • Measurement is a way of detecting change.
  • Measurement helps in making better observations.
  • A standard unit of measurement helps communication.
  • Quantitative estimates of familiar lengths, weights, and time intervals can be confirmed by measurement.
  • Linear measurement is the distance between two points. Common sandard units of linear measurement include: cm, m, km, inch, foot, yard, mile.
  • Rulers are used to measure linear measurement.
  • Time is the measurement of years divided into seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, decades, centuries.
  • Common standard units of time include: seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, decades, centuries.
  • Volume is the measurement of space an object occupies. Common standard units of volume include: ml, l, cup, pint, quart, gallon.
  • Measuring cups measure volume
  • Volume can be calculated from linear measurements.
  • Volume can be calculated from area and linear measurements.
  • Area measures the surface of an object. Common standard units of area are square cm, m, km, ft. yds. miles
  • Mass is the measure of how much matter is in a particular object or particular space. Common standard units of mass include: g, kg, pounds, ounces, tons.
  • Scales measure mass and weight.
  • When the thermometer goes up the temperature is hotter.
  • Temperature is the measure of how hot or cold an object is. Common standar units of temperature are degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • Rate is based on time
     
Fourth          
Fifth
  • Select and use appropriate measurement units.
  • Apply English and metric systems of measurements.
  • Measurements and computations can be checked by comparing them to typical values.
  • Often the best way to tell what is happening during a change is to make a table or graph of measurements.
     

 

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