Instruments, Tools and Techniques of Measurement

Do you use a ruler? No?! Why not? Measuring instruments can save your life!

Selects and uses appropriate instruments and technology and techniques to measure quantities in order to achieve specified degrees of accuracy.

Explanation
This means that you need to think before using a compass to measure, or an abacus to count. When you measure straight lines, you use a ruler. When you measure angles, you use a protractor. When you need to do problems or count, use your head or a calculator. When using a ruler, keep your hand steady. The same applies for a protractor and compass. Also keep the paper on the table.

Technology
Technology is everything in amusement parks. Technology works everythnig in amusement parks. It works ferris wheels, roller coasters, and even kitty rides. Technology either sparks something to light up or triggers somethinm to move.

Mathematics/Measurement

Standard 4: The student selects and uses appropriate units of measurement to achieve the degree of precision and accuracy required in real-world situations (MA.B.4.3).

Objective 2: Selects and uses appropriate instruments, technology, and techniques to measure quantities in order to achieve specified degrees of accuracy in pa problem situation.

Amusement Park Activity

Measure-rama!- Ask an engineer how they use instruments in amusment parks.

Brainstorming Fun

Chart- make a chart of all the
measurements you can think of.

Practice- use at least 5 tools mentioned
|in the chart.

Vocabulary

Compass- A tool used to draw circles.

Ruler- A tool used to measure lines
and draw straight lines.

Protractor- A tool used to measure angles.

Links

A Website
that explains weight measurement
systems.