Use measuring tools.

Use should include

  • identifying common measuring devices used in woodworking and laboratory experiments
  • selecting the proper tool(s) for given assignments
  • explaining the difference between direct and indirect measuring devices
  • using various measuring devices to determine depth, volume, mass, and length to one-sixteenth inch.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What might be the consequences of measuring incorrectly in terms of time, money, quality of work, and desired results?
  • What is the difference between standard and metric measurements as it relates to woodworking?
  • What are different tools in the laboratory that provide measurements?