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ACTIVITY in Dimensional Analysis, Measurements. Last updated December 12, 2023.


Summary

In this activity, students will view an animation that explores three forms of measurement, including length, mass, and volume. Various units of measurement will be presented for comparison, and several conversion calculations will be demonstrated using dimensional analysis.

Grade Level

Middle School, High School

Objectives

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

  • Recognize common units of measurement used for length, mass, and volume.
  • Understand that different units of measurement can be used to communicate a value.
  • Identify appropriate conversion factors necessary to change between units of a measurement.
  • Distinguish between the forms of measurement used for length, mass, and volume.

Chemistry Topics

This activity supports students’ understanding of:

  • Quantitative Chemistry
  • Measurement
  • Dimensional Analysis

Time

Teacher Preparation: minimal

Lesson: 10-30 minutes

Materials

Safety

  • No specific safety precautions need to be observed for this activity.

Teacher Notes