MEASUREMENT

Senses

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Senses

Test Flavor Temperature Hotness

Touch

Temperature Mass

Smell

Odor

Sight

Color Brightness

Sound

Pitch Volume

Sound

Senses & Measurement

Measuring Tools extend the accuracy and safety of taking measurements It’s hot It’s 188º Celcius It’s not that heavy It weighs 15 grams It’s 12 steps long It’s 14 meters

History of Measurement

Some older cultures used measurements that were convenient or that were tied to the measurement of a kings body part (like a hand or foot)

Examples An exotic spice may actually be worth its

weight in gold 5 grams of spice = 5 grams of gold

Eventually the units became standardized so that a meter is the same distance in any country

Units

Mass Ounces, Pounds Grams (SI)

Temperature Farenheit Celcius (SI) Kelvin (SI)

Units (Cont.)

Hotness (Like Chili Peppers) Scoville Scale

Length Feet & Inches Meters (SI)