Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7

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Module 7: Select Measuring Instruments
First Edition, 2020
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Technology and
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Module 7
(Select Measuring Instruments)

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Introductory Message
For the learner:
Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 7 Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Select Measuring Instruments.

This is an introduction to the study of Drawing as a subject. It serves as the

foundation in a deeper study of drawing. This subject deals with the basics, like rules
and regulations, objectives of the subject, instruments used, materials and supplies
needed, reminders in the process of preparing and in the course of drawing, maintain
drawing tools and equipment, and applying occupational safety in the working
environment.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity, or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentences/paragraphs to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

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 What I Can Do This section provides an activity that will help
you transfer your new knowledge or skill in
real-life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends to the
retention of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

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module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ---------------- 1

What I Know ---------------- 2
What’s In ---------------- 3
What’s New ---------------- 3
What is It ---------------- 4
What’s More ---------------- 8

What I Have Learned ---------------- 9

What I Can Do ---------------- 10
Assessment ---------------- 11
Additional Activities ---------------- 12
Answer Key ---------------- 13
References ---------------- 14

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you to Select Measuring Instruments in the field of Technical Drafting.
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.

Upon the completion of this module, you are expected to:

1. identify measuring tools based on the object to be measured or job

requirements;
2. select appropriate measuring instruments according to job
requirements;
3. interpret an object or component to be measured according to the
appropriate regular geometric shapes;
4. use alternative measuring tools without sacrificing the cost and the
quality of work.

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 What I Know

Directions: Multiple Choices. Write the letter of the correct answer in your
TLE-Technical Drafting notebook.

1. A measuring tool used to layout an angle or an arc.

a. Compass b. Divider c. Protractor d. Tape ruler
2. The most popular type of measuring tools, usually 6 or 12 inches in length.
a. Ruler b. Scale c. Tape ruler d. Triangle
3. Its main purpose is to reproduce, reduce or enlarge the dimension of size
on a drawing.
a. Ruler b. Scale c. Tape ruler d. Triangle
4. It is used for drawing vertical and oblique lines.
a. Ruler b. Scale c. Triangle d. T- square
5. It provides an easy means for accurately measuring curved surfaces.
a. Compass b. Divider c. Protractor d. Tape ruler
6. These are used to measure dimensions.
a. Lining tools b. Testing Tools c. Cutting Tools d. Measuring tools
7. This is used as a guide in drawing horizontal lines.
a. Ruler b. Scale c. Triangle d. T- square
8. This instrument is used to draw circles, arcs, radii, and parts of many
symbols.
a. Compass b. Divider c. Protractor d. Tape ruler
9. It is a concave spring steel blade ranging from ¼” to 1” wide and 6 to about
300 feet in length.
a. Meter stick b. Ruler c. Tape ruler d. Triangle

10. It helps a drafter keep the proportions accurate.

a. Ruler b. Scale c. Triangle d. T-square

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Lesson
Perform Mensuration and
5 Calculation
LO 1 - Select Measuring Instruments

The measuring instruments are the most important part of the

measuring process so their selection has to be done carefully. The selection
of measuring instruments is a complex task, which depends on the size and
type of parts to be measured. One of the most important aspects of selecting
a measuring instrument is to make sure that the instrument can provide
accurate and reliable outputs.

What’s In

In the last lesson, you have learned about how to maintain hand tools,
drawing instruments, equipment, and paraphernalia. You have done also the
different tasks given to you. This time you will be familiarized with the
different and proper selection of measuring instruments best suited for your
works or jobs.

What’s New

An understanding of measurement is essential for all parts of

manufacturing and production technology. Measurements must be uniform
so that people have common understanding and application in the
production and use of manufactured objects.

Measuring tools are essential for examining a finished product or

semi- finished product. The inspection or examination operations include
checking, or testing an object based on the required dimensions given on a
diagram or a sketch. Measurements taken must be accurate.
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 What is It

Measuring tools are used to measure dimensions, implementing any

work with precision. The measuring tools are also used largely for carrying out
different types of measurements.

Types of Measuring Tools

1. T-square is used as a guide in drawing horizontal lines and in

measuring up to 48” straight lines.

2. Triangles are used for drawing vertical and oblique lines. They are
usually made of celluloid or plastic and come in various sizes. The
most commonly used triangles are the 45  and the 30  x 60  .
Illustrations below show the proper use of drawing lines and
measuring angles using the T-square and triangle.

TRIANGLE

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3. Ruler is the most popular type of measuring tool. It is usually 6 or 12
inches in length. It is needed for measuring sizes and distances.

4. Triangular Scale is used in general drawing. Its main purpose is to

reproduce the dimension in full size or to reduce or enlarge them on a
drawing.

TRIANGULAR SCALE

5. Protractor is used for measuring and setting of angles other than

those obtainable with the triangles.

PROTRACTOR

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 The figure below can be measured and drawn using a protractor.

6. A Tape or tape ruler is a concave, spring-steel blade ranging from

1/4" to 1" wide and 6 to about 300 feet in length, coiled inside a
carrying case. Metric tape ruler comes in comparable widths and
lengths up to 10 meters. It provides an easy means for accurately
measuring curved surfaces.

TAPE OR TAPE RULER

7. A Compass is used to draw circles, arcs, radii, and parts of many

symbols.

COMPASS

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 8. A Divider is similar to the compass in construction. As the name
implies, a divider is used for dividing distances into several/many
equal parts by the trial-and-error method.

DIVIDERS

How to Take Care of Drafting Measuring Tools

Tools will last longer when properly kept and maintained. A good
worker or draftsman keeps and takes care of these tools. The following are
some pointers:

1. Be sure to inspect measuring tools before using them. This is to check

if the tools are in working condition.This can be detected when there is
ease,speed and accuracy when you use them.
2. After using a measuring tool, clean it thoroughly with a damp cloth.
Wipe it dry with another piece of cloth before keeping it.
3. When not in use, the T-square is preferably hung by inserting the hole
to a nail (attached to a wall) at the end of its blade.
4. Do not abuse or misuse any piece of drawing instruments.
5. Avoid throwing it to anybody instead hand it over.
6. Avoid setting off the distances individually by moving the scale to a
new position each time, because slight errors in the measurements
may accumulate and give rise to a large error.
7. Avoid unnecessary sliding of T-square or triangles across the drawing.
Pick up the triangle by their tips and tilt the T-square blade upward
slightly before moving.
8. Report defective measuring tools and any hazard to the instructor
immediately.

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 What’s More

Now that you are already familiar with the different measuring
instruments best suited for your works or jobs, you can now perform the given
activity below.

Activity 1: Who am I!
Directions: Tell whether the things shown below are measuring instruments
or not. Write M if it is a measuring instrument and NM if it is not. Write your
answer in your TLE-Technical Drafting Activity notebook.

1.. 2.

3. 4.

5.

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 What I Have Learned

 Measuring tools are essential for examining a finished product or

semi- finished product.
 The accuracy of measurements depends on one's ability to use
measuring tools correctly.
 Tools will last longer when properly kept and maintained. A good
worker or draftsman keeps and takes good care of these tools.

The following are the measuring tools/instruments that you have

already familiarized:

 T-square is used to guide in drawing horizontal lines and in

measuring up to 48” straight line.
 Triangles are used for drawing vertical and oblique lines.
 A Ruler is the most popular type of measuring tool, 6 or 12
inches in length, needed for measuring sizes and distances.
 A Triangular scale is used to reproduce the dimension in full
size or to reduce or enlarge them on a drawing.

 Protractor is used for measuring and setting of angles other

than those obtainable with the triangles.

 Tape or tape ruler is a concave, spring-steel blade ruler that

provides an easy means for accurate measuring curved
surfaces.
 Compass is used to draw circles, arcs, radii, and parts of
many symbols.

 A Divider is used for dividing distances into several equal

parts by trial-and-error method.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 2: “Measuring Time”

Directions: Write the answer in your TLE-Technical Drafting notebook.

1. Using appropriate measuring instruments, draw the given measures in

the rectangle drawn below.

4”

2 1/2”

2. Using appropriate measuring instruments, measure the angles of the

triangle drawn below.

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 Assessment

A. Directions: Match items in Column A with the measuring tools in

Column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer in your TLE-
Technical Drafting activity notebook.

Column A Column B

1. It is the most popular type of a. Triangle

measuring tool, usually 6 or 12
inches in length. b. Tape Ruler

2. A measuring tool used to guide in

c. T-Square
drawing horizontal lines and in
measuring up to 48” straight line.
d. Scale
3. Its main purpose is to reproduce,
reduce, or enlarge the dimension e. Ruler
of size on a drawing.
4. It is used for drawing vertical and f. Divider
oblique lines.
5. It provides an easy means for
accurately measuring curved
surfaces.

B. List down at least five measuring tools and its uses in your TLE-
Technical Drafting notebook.

1. _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________

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 Additional Activities

Activity 4: Drawing of angles

Directions: Using appropriate measuring instruments, draw the following

angles in a long size bond paper and label them with the correct
measurement.

1. Straight angle
2. Right angle
3. Acute angle
4. Obtuse angle
5. Supplementary angles
6. Complementary angles

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Answer Key

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 References

Giesecke, Mitchell and Spencer, 1999, Technical Drawing, The Macmillan Company.

French and Vierck, 1960, Engineering Drawing, 10th edition, MacGraw, Hill Book
Company.

German M. Manaois.1983, Drafting 1 and 2, Phoenix Publishing.

Norman Stirling. 1977, Introduction to Technical Drawing, Delmar Publishing.

Competency Based Learning Material, Civil Technology

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