Don't we use measurements for just about everything in life? Measurement, in science, is a process of finding quantitative or numerical data that describes the property of an object or event. The science of measurement (metrology) and its application is useful right from measuring the ingredients required to bake a cake in your kitchen to industries, like automotive, aerospace and more. So, let's start by creating this simple measuring scale to apply our theoretical knowledge and sharpen our instrumentation skills.
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Time Needed:
45 mins
Materials Required:
Cardboard
Scissors
Hot glue / Fevicol
Nut - bolt
Paper cups
Thread / Yarn / Rope
Pencil / Pen
Concept(s) Taught:
Weights & Measurement
Skill(s) Focussed:
Frugal innovation | Problem solving
Aligned Profession(s):
Engineering Technician | Legal Metrology Officer (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution)
Instruction Video:
Special Instructions for Teachers:
Explain metrology
Establish an understanding among the students about some basic standard units of measurement. Explain the importance of metrology in industries where precision is important for the quality and eventually in our daily life as consumers of products.
Encourage creativity
Let the students come up with alternatives for the materials used in this activity. Also, ask them to list down the different ways to measure and compare weights.
Balance puzzle
Students can be given the famous balance puzzles both to use the weighing scale they made and apply the concept of measurement in a fun way.
Have fun making and share the works of your students with the hashtag #projectprayogshala to get featured!