Graduated Cylinder Practice

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a set of ten graduated cylinders, each containing a different level of colored liquid. The task for the students is to read the measurement indicated by the level of the liquid in each cylinder and write the volume in milliliters (mL) in the provided space. The graduated cylinders are clearly numbered from 1 to 10, and the measurements are marked in increments to assist in accurate reading. The colors of the liquids vary across the cylinders, which adds visual interest and helps to distinguish each individual measurement task.

The aim of this worksheet is to teach students how to read measurements from a graduated cylinder, a common tool used in science experiments. It emphasizes the skill of interpreting the meniscus, the curved surface of the liquid, which is essential for taking accurate liquid volume measurements. This exercise also helps to familiarize students with the metric system, specifically milliliters, which are standard units of volume in scientific and everyday contexts. Furthermore, it encourages careful observation and precision, which are critical components of scientific methodology.