Use appropriate supportive technologies.

Assess the limits of accuracy inherent in a particular measuring device or procedure.

Interpret data to justify predictions or conclusions.

Select appropriate scientific equipment and technologies for investigations and experiments.

Use proper safety procedures in all investigations.

Evaluate the benefits and potential of scientific investigations.

	Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative observations.
	Explain the importance of the International System of Units.
	Determine appropriate units to use for particular measurements.
	Identify lab safety symbols, and determine what they mean.
	Incorporate the International System of Units in labs.
	Estimate lengths of objects using metric units.
	Estimate the mass of objects using metric units.
	Review correct way to use a triple beam balance.
	Learn the parts of a triple beam balance.
	Review how to determine the volume of a regular object using the formula: length x width x height.
	Define the term "meniscus".
	Review how to read a graduated cylinder using the meniscus.
	Determine the volume of an irregular object using water displacement.

Assignment:  Thinking Outside the Box - Highlight quantitative observations green and qualitative observations yellow.  Metric Stations Lab (8).  Metric Length Columns.  Metric Length Pop-Ups.  Metric Problem Solving Pop-Ups.

	Explain the importance of the International System of Units.
	Determine appropriate units to use for particular measurements.
	Identify lab safety symbols, and determine what they mean.
	Incorporate the International System of Units in labs.
	Estimate lengths of objects using metric units.
	Estimate the mass of objects using metric units.
	Review correct way to use a triple beam balance.
	Learn the parts of a triple beam balance.
	Review how to determine the volume of a regular object using the formula: length x width x height.
	Define the term "meniscus".
	Review how to read a graduated cylinder using the meniscus.
	Determine the volume of an irregular object using water displacement.

Assignment:  Metric Stations Lab (8).  Metric Length Columns.  Metric Length Pop-Ups.  Metric Problem Solving Pop-Ups.

	Explain the importance of the International System of Units.
	Determine appropriate units to use for particular measurements.
	Identify lab safety symbols, and determine what they mean.
	Incorporate the International System of Units in labs.
	Estimate lengths of objects using metric units.
	Estimate the mass of objects using metric units.
	Review correct way to use a triple beam balance.
	Learn the parts of a triple beam balance.
	Review how to determine the volume of a regular object using the formula: length x width x height.
	Define the term "meniscus".
	Review how to read a graduated cylinder using the meniscus.
	Determine the volume of an irregular object using water displacement.

Assignment:  Metric Stations Lab (8).  Metric Length Columns.  Metric Length Pop-Ups.  Metric Problem Solving Pop-Ups.

	Explain the importance of the International System of Units.
	Determine appropriate units to use for particular measurements.
	Identify lab safety symbols, and determine what they mean.
	Incorporate the International System of Units in labs.
	Estimate lengths of objects using metric units.
	Estimate the mass of objects using metric units.
	Review correct way to use a triple beam balance.
	Learn the parts of a triple beam balance.
	Review how to determine the volume of a regular object using the formula: length x width x height.
	Define the term "meniscus".
	Review how to read a graduated cylinder using the meniscus.
	Determine the volume of an irregular object using water displacement.

Assignment:  Metric Stations Lab due. (8).  Metric Length Columns.  Metric Length Pop-Ups.  Metric Problem Solving Pop-Ups.