Measure liquids.

Measurement should include

  • a variety of measuring devices (e.g., graduated cylinders, measuring cups, measuring spoons, various syringes)
  • selected liquids measured to a teacher-specified degree of accuracy.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How can you decide which measuring device is best suited to the task at hand?
  • What is a meniscus?
  • What tool would be the most appropriate to measure the disinfectant to dilute one ounce of disinfectant with one gallon of water?
  • Which measuring device provides the most accuracy, among the graduated cylinder, measuring cup, measuring spoon, and syringe?