Liquid Measures
TEKS Objective
The student is expected to collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including calculators, microscopes, cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, mirrors, spring scales, pan balances, triple beam balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, compasses, magnets, collecting nets, and notebooks; timing devices, including clocks and stopwatches; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.
Essential Understanding
The student knows how to use a variety of tools, materials, equipment, and models to conduct science inquiry.
Science Background
Tools of Science for Elementary Science: BioEd Online (video) - This online presentation explains the importance of using the proper tools when conducting science investigations.
Tools of Science for Elementary Science
BioEd Online, www.bioedonline.org
Signature Lesson
Reading Graduated Cylinders and Beakers: Challenger Learning Center (PDF) - Students learn to make accurate measurements with graduated cylinders and beakers while collecting, recording and analyzing information during this investigation.
- Supporting Lessons
- Extensions
- Assessment Ideas
- Literature Connections
- Related
TEKS - Additional Resources
Supporting Lessons
Measuring Lab: Utah Education Network (website) - This fun lesson illustrates the importance of using the proper tools (e.g., measuring cups, beakers, spoons, etc.) to measure recipe ingredients accurately.
Measuring Lab
Utah Education Network, http://www.uen.org
Reading Graduated Cylinders and Beakers: Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College (PDF) - Students make accurate measurements to collect, record, and analyze information using beakers and graduated cylinders. Includes student sheet.
Reading Graduated Cylinders and Beakers
Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College
Applied Science, Science and Math Lab: Math/Science Nucleus (website) - Students use graduated cylinders and beakers to practice measuring and recording the volume of liquids.
Applied Science, Science and Math Lab
Math/Science Nucleus, http://www.msnucleus.org
Elaboration Lessons and Extensions
Density of Common Liquids: Learn NC (website) - Student teams determine the density of plain water and then compare it to the density of other common liquids.
Assessment Ideas
Use the homework sheet from the signature lesson to assess students’ understanding of liquid measures. (Requires free registration to download the file.)
Signature Lesson Homework
BetterLesson, http://betterlesson.com
Literature Connections
Tools of the Ancient Romans. Dickinson, Rachel (ISBN-13: 978-0974934457)
Science Toolbox. Stangl, Jean (ISBN-13: 978-0830643523)
Watch Out! Tools and Safety. Glass, Susan (ISBN-13: 978-1403483645)
Science Tools. Davis, Jon (ISBN-13: 978-1404821996)
Additional Resources
Measurement Systems and Tools: The Science Spot (website) – Links to many lessons, activities and resources related to measurement, including liquid measures.
Measurement Systems and Tools
The Science Spot, http://sciencespot.net
TEKS Navigation
Grade 4
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