Module 5: Measurements and Instruments - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module you will learn about the customary vs. metric system, measuring length, measuring mass, measuring temperature, scientific instruments, properties of matter, states of matter, and conservation of mass.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	Customary vs. Metric	pen or pencil liquid measuring cup 3 liquids (pint of milk, bottle of water, can of juice, etc.)
2	Measuring Length	pen or pencil;
3	Measuring Mass	pen or pencil;
4	Measuring Temperature	pen or pencil rubbing alcohol water bottle food coloring (any color will work) clear plastic drinking straw modeling clay
5	Science Instruments	pen or pencil;
6	Properties of Matter	pen or pencil;
7	Property of Measurement	pen or pencil 2 clear drinking glasses 2 eggs table salt measuring spoon
8	Three Categories of Matter	pen or pencil;
9	States of Matter	pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils (optional) can of frozen-concentrate orange juice large spoon pitcher several paper cups wooden craft sticks aluminum foil 2-liter bottle of soda balloon watch or clock
10	Conservation of Mass	pen or pencil;

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	Customary vs. Metric	Describe the differences between metric and customary units of measurement.
2	Measuring Length	Identify the correct metric unit for length for given situations.
3	Measuring Mass	Identify the unit for mass. Distinguish between mass, weight, and density.
4	Measuring Temperature	Define temperature and compare Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin.
5	Science Instruments	Identify several important scientific instruments and describe how they are used.
6	Properties of Matter	Describe observable properties of matter.
7	Property of Measurement	Distinguish between mass, weight, and volume. Define density.
8	Three Categories of Matter	Describe the three main categories of matter. Identify the boiling and freezing/melting points of water.
9	States of Matter	Name three common states of matter and describe their key properties. Describe the process of changing the state of matter of a substance.
10	Conservation of Mass	Explain the law of conservation of mass.

Module Key Words:

Key Words
accuracy metric units customary units Imperial units length metric unit measuring mass weight density temperature Fahrenheit Celsius Kelvin equipment instruments scientific tools matter properties of matter senses measurement solids volume solid liquid gas change of state molecules law of conservation of mass

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
2	Measuring Length	3	Metric Hunting Assignment
5	Science Instruments	2	Scientific Tools Report Assignment
9	States of Matter	5	Moving Molecules Assignment

Learning Coach Notes:

None

Module Guiding Questions:

When a student starts a lesson ask them questions to check for prior knowledge and understanding and to review concepts being taught. At the end of the lesson ask the questions again to see if their answer changes.

Lesson Title	Question
Customary vs. Metric	What is the difference between customary and metric units of measurement?
Measuring Length	How do you measure distance and length?
Measuring Mass	How do you measure mass?
Measuring Temperature	How do you measure temperature?
Science Instruments	What kinds of tools do scientists use?
Properties of Matter	What are the properties of matter?
Property of Measurement	How do you measure solids?
Three Categories of Matter	What are the three states of matter?
States of Matter	How can matter change?
Conservation of Mass	What is the law of conservation of mass?

Module Video Questions:

When a student watches a video take time to ask them questions about what they watched. Suggested questions for the videos in this module are listed here. Suggestion: Have the student watch the entire video first all the way through. Then have them watch the video a second time, as they watch it pause the video and ask the questions.

Lesson Title	Video	Question
Customary vs. Metric	Sizes of Standard Units	What are the units of measurements we use in the United States? How many ounces are in a pound? How many quarts are in a gallon? How many inches in a foot? How do we measure liquid? What volume measurements do we use? How many ounces are in a cup? How many ounces is one liter?
Measuring Length	Metric Length	What are metric units used to measure distance and length? How do you measure distance and length?
Measuring Length	Writing the Correct Unit of Measurement in Changing Metric Units	In your science notebook create a chart that lists the units of measurements and their conversions that are named in this video.
Measuring Mass	Comparing Mass	How can you find the volume of a solid object? Why does the rock have more mass than the water even though they have the same volume? What does dense mean?
Measuring Mass	Mass	How is mass different from weight?
Measuring Temperature	Measuring Temperature	What are the three different temperature systems used to measure temperature? What is absolute zero? What do you use to measure temperature? What is the proper way to use a thermometer?
Measuring Temperature	Fahrenheit and Celsius	How do we measure temperature? What is the customary unit of temperature? What is the metric unit of temperature? What is the abbreviation for Fahrenheit? What is the abbreviation for Celsius?
Properties of Matter	Properties of Matter	What is Matter? What are the properties of matter? List the properties of matter in your Science notebook. What tools do we use to measure the properties of matter?
Property of Measurement	Measuring Solids	What is the metric system? What is the meter? How many centimeters are in a meter? What do you use to measure the length of solids? What tool do you use to measure the weight of solids? What unit of measurement is used to measure weight? What is volume? What is density? What is the unit of measurement for volume?
Property of Measurement	A Physical Property Relating Mass and Volume	As you watch this video write down a minimum of 5 concepts taught in your science notebook.
Three Categories of Matter	Solids, Liquids and Gases	What are the properties of a solid? What are the properties of a liquid? What are the properties of a gas?
States of Matter	Solid, Liquid, and Gas	What are the three states of matter? What are the characteristics of water in its three states? What has to happen for water to change from state to state?
Conservation of Mass	Mixtures and Solutions	In your science notebook, write down what you learned from this video.

Module Suggested Read Aloud Books:

Take time to read to your student or have them read aloud to you. Read a different book each day. While reading the book point out concepts being taught. You may purchase these books or find them at your local library. Suggested things to discuss while reading the book:

What is the main idea?
What are three things new you learned?
How does this book relate to what you are learning about?

#	Book	Author	Lexile Level
1	The Know-Nonsense Guide to Measurements: An Awesomely Fun Guide to How Things are Measured!	Heidi Fiedler	870L
2	What's the Matter in Mr. Whiskers' Room?	Michael Elsohn Ross	590L
3	What Is the World Made Of?: All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases	Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
4	Joe-Joe the Wizard Brews Up Solids, Liquids, and Gases	Eric Mark Braun	NC500L

Module Outing:

Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.

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