Internet Lesson - Methods & Measurement 2

15 points

Name:_______________________________            Date:____________        Period:_________

Go to the Fundamental Concepts Area.

Visit each site listed under "Introductory Link", and follow instructions on this sheet. Use additional paper as needed.

1.         Summarize the following often-misunderstood words.  Use a separate sheet of notebook paper for items 1,2,5 & 6.  Attach to this sheet for full credit.

                    Accurate    Hypothesis    Law    Precise    Rate    Ratio    Theory

2.         Write the definitions for Accuracy and Precision.  Draw and label the four targets which illustrate Accuracy and Precision.

3.         Play metric concentration.  Write your score here:__________

4.         Write the definitions of independent and dependent variable in your notes.

5.         Complete the tables below.  The links are on the right hand margin of the page.

Quantity Name Symbol
Length    
Mass    
Time    
Amount of Substance    
Metric Prefix Factor Symbol
milli-    
centi-    
kilo-    
mega-    

Note for the table below you need to click on liquid density table for the liquids, metal for the metals, and wood for the woods.

Substance Density (kg/m3) Substance Density (kg/m3)
Water, pure   Steel - Rolled  
Kerosene   Lead  
Aluminum Foil   Cedar  
Copper   Pine (Oregon)  
Gold   Oak  
Brass (casting)   Lignum Vitae