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Welcome to Mr. Lemelin's Class
UNIT 1: Measuring Properties of Matter
Weight
Density
State Standards Addressed
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SPI 0807.12.4
Distinguish between mass and weight using appropriate measuring instruments and units.
SPI 0807.9.7
Apply an equation to determine the density of an object based on its mass and volume.
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Skills Assessed
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Skill 801.1:
Define mass, weight, volume, and density and identify the tools and metric units used to measure each.
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Skill 801.2:
Calculate the volume of a regular rectangular solid using L x W x H. Find the volume of an irregular solid using the displacement method. Given the formula D=M/V, calculate the density of a given substance.
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Skill 801.3:
Order the layers of several liquids of differing densities. Compare and contrast mass and weight.
Mass
Volume
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