Measurement Unit
Video Lessons
8 VIDEO LESSONS
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Lesson #1 – Temperature Scales (37:26 min)
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Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin
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Symbol
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Scientist that Developed the Scale
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Date of Development
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Primary area of Use
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Boiling and Freezing Point of Water
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Absolute Zero
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Kelvin is an Absolute Temperature Scale
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Discussion of which temperatures feel hot/cold in each scale
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Temperature Conversions/Calculations
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Using the GUESS method for all calculations
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Lesson #2 – The Metric System (16:55 min)
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Metric System Definition
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Metric Base Units
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Metric Prefixes
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Introduction to Simple Metric Conversions
Lesson #3 – Lab Measurement Basics! (16:17 min)
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Basic Lab Equipment
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Always Write Units
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How to Measure Liquids
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How to Measure to One-Degree of Uncertainty
Lesson #4 – Accuracy & Precision (20:23 min)
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Definition and Examples of Accuracy & Precision
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Definition of Data and Analysis
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Determine the Data and Analysis (Accuracy/Precision) of Data Sets
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Degree of Precision is Limited by the Lab Equipment Used
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More Significant Figures/Numbers = Greater Precision
Lesson #5 – Significant Figures: Part I (19:26 min)
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Definition of Significant Figures
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More Sig. Figs. = Greater Precision
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Sig. Fig. Rules & Example Problems
Lesson #6 – Significant Figures: Part II (33:28 min)
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Purpose of Sig. Figs. is Measuring and completing Calculations to the appropriate Degree of Precision
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How to Multiply and Divide to the Correct Degree of Precision/with the Correct Sig. Figs.
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How to Add and Subtract to the Correct Degree of Precision/with the Correct Sig. Figs.
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Placeholder Zeros must be written even if they are not significant
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Real-Life Lab Example/Application
Lesson #7 – Scientific Notation: Part I (34:19 min)
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Definition of Scientific Notation
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Converting Numbers into Scientific Notation
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Definition of Standard Notation
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Converting Numbers from Sci. Not. to Standard Notation
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Use of Sci. Not. With Metric Prefixes
Lesson #8 – Scientific Notation: Part II (34:31 min)
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Significant Figures in Sci. Not.
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Sci. Not. Calculations in the Calculator
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Using EE/E (x10) in the calculator
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Simple Multiplication and Division Sci. Not. Calculation by Hand (No Calculator)
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Introduction to Addition and Subtraction Sci. Not. Calculation by Hand (No Calculator)
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