Reading in mL

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to help students practice reading measurements from graduated cylinders, which are common tools used in science laboratories. Each cylinder is filled with a colored liquid to a certain level, marked with a scale in milliliters (mL). Students are instructed to read the liquid level in each cylinder and record the volume in milliliters. There are ten graduated cylinders, each with different volumes and colored liquids to distinguish them.

The purpose of this worksheet is to develop students’ ability to accurately determine the volume of liquid in a cylinder, which is a fundamental skill in scientific experiments and measurements. It teaches students how to read the meniscus-the curve of the liquid’s surface-at eye level for precise measurement. By practicing with different liquid levels, students enhance their observational skills and their understanding of volume units. This activity also aids in reinforcing the concept of precision and the importance of accurate data collection in scientific practices.