Year 7 Science · Unit 4 · Lesson 4
Foundation Worksheet
Learning Goals
Match each instrument to what it measures
Draw a line connecting each instrument on the left to its correct meaning on the right. Or write the matching letter next to each instrument.
| Instrument | Your answer | What it measures and the unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ruler | A. Mass, in grams (g) or kilograms (kg) | |
| Measuring cylinder | B. Time, in seconds (s) | |
| Balance | C. Length, in centimetres (cm) or millimetres (mm) | |
| Thermometer | D. Volume of a liquid, in millilitres (mL) | |
| Stopwatch | E. Temperature, in degrees Celsius (°C) |
True or False? Fix the false ones
Circle T or F for each statement. If the statement is false, rewrite it correctly on the line below.
A balance is used to measure the mass of an object, in grams.
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A digital instrument shows its reading on a marked scale that you must read yourself.
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When you read the volume of water in a measuring cylinder, you read the bottom of the meniscus at eye level.
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The range of an instrument means how close its reading is to the true value.
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What volume does the cylinder show?
Look at the measuring cylinder below. The bottom of the meniscus sits on a line. Write the volume in millilitres in the box.
Reading: mL
1. Name two instruments. For each one, write what it measures and the unit it uses.
2. You want to measure the temperature of warm water. Which instrument would you choose, and is it the analog or digital type? Explain in one sentence.
Wrap Up
In one sentence, what was the main idea of this lesson?