A Different Way of Measuring

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Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics

Institution Name:

Jefferson Lab

Collection:

Jefferson Lab

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Grade Sub-Level:

Middle School

Grades:

Grade 6

Abstract:

In this experiment, students measure the area of a dime using methods similar to those used by scientists to measure the size of atoms. When working with atoms, scientists sometimes have to invent new ways of doing simple things. For instance, scientists can't use a ruler to measure the size of an atom's nucleus. This activity shows how ratios can be used to calculate the area covered by an object.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Curriculum Standards

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

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