Physics
Building Background- chapter 1
1. Have you ever had to measure something? What types of tools did you use to measure?
Building Vocabulary- online activity
2. Explain what the difference is between mass and weight.(page 20 in your textbook.)
3.Turn to page 22 in your textbook. Define the following words:
a. volume
b. Meniscus
c. Density
Closure
4. If a block of wood is 2cm x 2cm x 2cm what is the volume of the wood?
5. Suppose 2 scientists are working on a rocket using two different measurement systems. What problems would they encounter?
6. Complete the Brainpop Apptivity on measurement.(see handout or click on link)
