Scientific Measurement

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A student wanted to know how long a child's fingernail is. What is the best unit of measurement to use for this experiment?

My mom wanted to know how much a bag of apples at the store weighed. What unit of measurement would she use to weigh the apples?

Lisa wants to measure the length of her car. What tool would she use to find the length?

Dan wanted to know how much volume his bathtub could hold. What unit of measurement would he choose to use?

Emma started PE at 11:45. PE class ended at 12:15. What units of measurement would be used to measure the elapsed time.

Which instruments could be used to measure volume?

Which is the best tool for measuring the temperature of lake water?

The P.E. teacher needed help timing everyone run the mile on the outdoor track. What is the best instrument to help her time the students?