Students will estimate various dimensions of objects located in a classroom. After estimations are completed, students will measure objects using appropriate measuring techniques for preciseness.

Learn how to graph a piecewise defined function on the TI-89 graphing calculator. Precise keystroke instructions and calculator screenprints are included in this lesson plan and student activity page.

Students explore and use the concept of ratio in a real-world situation. They will make judgments regarding accuracy and precision of measurement.

In this activity, students will measure the acceleration of a freely falling body (g) to better than 0.5% precision with the help of a Picket Fence and a Photogate.

This App provides information and activities to help students explore and understand topics in Science such as significant figures, precision and accuracy, scientific notation, and the scientific method.

The Fundamental Topics in Science App provides information and activities to help students explore and understand topics in Middle School and Secondary Science. Each topic consists of overviews, observations, and appropriate activities....

Students receive two Cabri Jr. files of quadrilaterals on a coordinate plane. They use their knowledge of quadrilaterals to give each one the most precise name. They may find the length and/or slope of the sides using the measuring tools...

This tutorial explains how to measure mass accurately on different types of measuring instruments.

There are lots of activities that can increase muscle strength and coordination, preparing children for more advanced skills, from writing with a pencil, using a computer mouse, or playing a musical instrument. Help your child build fine...

Use this site to learn how analytical balances are used when you need a high degree of precision. Find out the proper use and care of this very sensitive instrument. Requires QuickTime plug-in for some features.

Use a top loading balance to weigh solid material when a precision of 0.1 is adequate. Find out how to operate this instrument in this concise site.

Take an online tour through the process of designing and manufacturing a flute. Helpful drawings and animations demonstrate the precision engineering that goes into the making of these musical instruments. (To access the Japanese version...

Classical Revival structure; built in 1862; housed the W. & L. E. Gurley Company, a maker of precision measuring instruments.