Measurement

Has a friend ever complained that he has a ton of homework to complete? Obviously, you know that this means that your friend has quite a bit of homework, but exactly how much does he have? In this topic, you will learn about the units of measure used in science, as well as the importance of using commonly known units of measure in scientific investigations. You will also explore the different ways to organize the measurements taken during investigations so that the data can be analyzed adequately.

Essential Questions

• Why do scientists use the metric system?
• How are data represented on graphs?