Overview
Introduction to Measurement Lab
Laboratory Objectives: Upon completion of this laboratory, students will be able to:
- Perform measurements using various laboratory equipment, either at home or virtually, including: electronic balances, meter sticks, centimeter sticks, thermometers and graduated cylinders.
- Use an electronic balance, and be able to subtract the weight of a container (beaker, etc.) both electronically (by zeroing the balance) and manually (by subtracting the mass of the empty vessel).
- Calculate basic metric unit conversions (meter to centimeter or millimeter etc.).
1. Open the Introduction to Measurement Lab(opens in a new tab) and follow directions carefully. Be sure to read the lab in its entirety and have all supplies and equipment ready prior to beginning the activities.
2. Fill out the Introduction to Measurement Lab Worksheet (opens in a new tab)as you complete the lab. You are required to attached this completed file into your Introduction to Measurement Quiz as part of your grade.
3. Complete the Introduction to Measurement Lab Quiz. All lab quizzes are linked in lab folders and on the Quizzes and Exams link on the course menu