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Measurement

The FOSS Teacher Preparation Videos help you prepare to teach the FOSS modules. They include teacher guide information, safety precautions, set up procedures, and classroom footage. Click on the name of the video clip you wish to view from the list below. Select "Play All" to view the entire Teacher Preparation Video.

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Select a chapter from the list below.
Foss Intro (1:43)
Measurement Module Intro (5:59)
Investigation 1 - The First Straw
Part 1 - Finding a Standard (8:11)
Part 2 - Estimating and Measuring (3:07)
Part 3 - Making Comparisons (3:49)
Investigation 2 - Weight Watching
Part 1 - Setting a Standard (6:28)
Part 2 - Weighing Practice (3:20)
Part 3 - Soaking Sponges (2:09)
Investigation 3 - Take Me To Your Liter
Part 1 - Defining a Liter (4:41)
Part 2 - Measuring Volume (3:06)
Part 3 - Measuring Soda-Can Capacity (3:32)
Investigation 4 - The Third Degree
Part 1 - Measuring Temperature (5:18)
Part 2 - Cooling Off (3:04)
Part 3 - Metric Field Day (3:06)
 
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