Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region III
DIVISION OF PAMPANGA
CLUSTER IV

Don Antonio Lee Chi Uan Integrated School

Xevera Subdivision, Brgy. Calibutbut, Bacolor, Pampanga 2001
SY 2023-2024

An Exploration of Measurement Methods and

Unit Conversion Techniques.

Submitted by:
Franshel Palacio Caldoza

Submitted to:
Arnold F. Nabong
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Questions:

Estimating the Time it Takes to Walk from the Stem Room to the School
Canteen
What is the duration, in minutes, seconds, and hours, of walking from the
starting point stem room to the school canteen?
Determining the Length of a Given Table Area
What is the length of a specific table area in m, cm, mm, inch, and ft?
Converting the Volume of a Granulated Cylinder of Water
What is the equivalent value of a 200 mL granulated cylinder of water in mL,
L, and gal?
Analyzing Room Temperature Change
How does the temperature of a room change between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM
under different atmospheric conditions, and how can we accurately convert
these temperatures between Celsius (°C), Kelvin (K), and Fahrenheit (°F)
scales?

Make a Research:

The historical development of measurement systems, unit conversion

techniques, and temperature scales is an intricate and fascinating journey,
shaped by the significant contributions of diverse individuals and cultures
spanning multiple centuries.

Anders Celsius:** In the 18th century, a Swedish astronomer named Anders

Celsius created the Celsius scale. Originally, he set it up with 0°C as the boiling
point of water and 100°C as the freezing point, but it got flipped around later.
So now, we use it with 0°C as freezing and 100°C as boiling. This scale is widely
used worldwide for temperature. If you want to convert between Celsius and
Fahrenheit, you can use the formula \(F = \left(\frac{9}{5} \times C\right) + 32\),
and if you need to switch between Celsius and Kelvin, it's as simple as adding
273.15 to your Celsius temperature.

Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit:** In the 18th century, a physicist named Daniel

Gabriel Fahrenheit, from Germany and Poland, made the Fahrenheit scale. He
did something unique by using a mix of water, ice, and salt to set it up. So, 0°F
on his scale is based on this special mixture, and 100°F was meant to be around
the average human body temperature. The Fahrenheit scale is mainly used in
the United States and a few other places. If you want to convert between
Fahrenheit and Celsius, you can use the formula \(C = \frac{5}{9} \times (F - 32)\).
To switch between Fahrenheit and Kelvin, first, use the formula to convert to
Celsius, and then add 273.15 to get the Kelvin temperature.

Lord Kelvin (William Thomson):** Lord Kelvin, also known as William

Thomson, was a prominent figure in the 19th century who introduced the
Kelvin scale. It's commonly used in science, especially when dealing with
extremely cold temperatures. The Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, the
coldest temperature you can ever reach, and it's written as 0 K. Scientists find
it handy because it lines up neatly with the rules of how heat works. To convert
between Kelvin and Celsius, you simply need to subtract 273.15 from the Kelvin
temperature.
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Volume measurement has ancient origins and was discovered by Archimedes
in ancient Greece. Over time, various methods and tools were developed by
different cultures to measure volume for trade and commerce. This eventually
led to standardized units like liters and gallons, making it easier to quantify
the volumes of liquids and solids. The concept of volume measurement has
evolved through the contributions of many individuals and cultures
throughout history.

Hypothesis:

This research project is all about me gaining a practical and thorough

understanding of measurements and how we switch between different units.
I'm planning to get my hands dirty with some practical experiments to really
see how it all works. It's kind of like going back to the basics of measurements
and figuring out how everything fits together. I want to know how they set
those measurement standards, how unit systems are designed, and why being
able to convert between units is such a big deal.

As I dive into this, my goal is to know and enhance my knowledge of

measurements and the art of converting from one unit to another. I'm pretty
sure this knowledge is going to make my everyday life a lot smoother and help
me understand the world around me a whole lot better. So, by the time I'm
done, I'll be equipped to handle measurements and conversions easier.

Testing the Hypothesis:

Materials:
Measuring Tape
Stopwatch
Granulated Cylinder
Manual Thermometer

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Procedures:
Measuring Time and Conversion
Start with the Measurement
Record the Measurement
Convert Seconds to Minutes (if needed)
Add the Converted Minutes to Minutes from Step 1
Convert Minutes to Hours
The Result
Measuring Length and Conversion
Lay the measuring tape or ruler along one edge of the table.
Read the measurement in meters (m), centimeters (cm), and millimeters
(mm) from the tape.
Record these measurements.
Switch to the Imperial System (in, ft
Convert centimeters (cm) to meters (m)
Convert millimeters (mm) to meters (m)
Convert inches (in) to feet (ft)
Record the Results
Measuring Volume and Conversion
Prepare the Granulated Cylinder
Convert Weight to Milliliters (mL)
Convert Milliliters to Liters (L)
Convert Liters to Gallons (gal)
Record the results
Measuring Temperature and Conversion
Room Temperature Measurement
Atmospheric Temperature Measurement
Temperature Conversion
Record the results

Data Gathering:
To gather data for measuring a table area, I used a tape measure. First, I
measured the length of the table from one side to the other. Then, I measured
the width from the front edge to the back. After I had these measurements, I
simply multiplied the length by the width to find the total area in square
units, like square meters.
How long it takes to walk from the school canteen to our STEM room involves
timing a bunch of students doing the walk. We're just recording how much
time it takes each time we make the trip. This way, we can figure out the
average time it usually takes.
So, I'm looking at this granulated cylinder with 200 ml of water, right? First,
I'm gonna measure and jot down the volume in milliliters (ml). Then, I'll do
some quick math to convert it into liters (L) by dividing by 1,000 and into
gallons (gal) using that approximate 3,785.41 number. This way, I'll have
measurements in different units for my analysis.
In the measuring room, I collected data for atmospheric temperature. I then
used conversion formulas to find the temperature in Celsius, Kelvin, and
Fahrenheit, making it easier to understand and work with the data.
Analyzing Data:
Raw Gathered Data
For measuring the Table
Lenght= 2.438 m Width=0.61 m Area=1.487
For Measuring the Time
Seconds= 40s
For the Volume
200ml
For the measurement of temperature
Room temperature= 32 °C
Atmospheric termperature= 31 °C

Converted Data:
40 seconds into minutes, seconds, and hours step by step:

Step 1: Convert seconds to minutes.

- We have 40 seconds.
- To convert seconds to minutes, divide by 60 (since there are 60 seconds in a
minute).
- 40 seconds ÷ 60 seconds/minute = 0.67 minutes (rounded to two decimal
places).

So, 40 seconds is equal to 0.67 minutes.

Step 2: Convert minutes to hours (if needed).**

- In this case, we don't need to convert to hours, but if you did, you can follow
this step.
- To convert minutes to hours, divide by 60 (since there are 60 minutes in an
hour).
- 0.67 minutes ÷ 60 minutes/hour = 0.0111 hours (rounded to four decimal
places).

So, 40 seconds is equal to:

- 0 minutes and 40 seconds, or
- 0 hours, 0 minutes, and 40 seconds.

To convert 200 milliliters (ml) of water to liters (L) and gallons (gal),

1 liter (L) = 1,000 milliliters (ml)

1 gallon (gal)≈ 3,785.41 milliliters (ml)

the conversions:

1. Milliliters to Liters:
- 200 ml ÷ 1,000 ml/L = 0.2 L

2. Milliliters to Gallons (approximate):

- 200 ml ÷ 3,785.41 ml/gal ≈ 0.0528 gal

So, 200 milliliters of water is equal to:

- 0.2 liters (L)
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To convert a room temperature of 32 degrees Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F)
and Kelvin (K),

To convert atmospheric temperature of 31 degrees Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit

(°F) and Kelvin (K),
In conclusion, this research journey has been an eye-opening and enriching
experience. We embarked on a quest to explore various facets of measurements
and conversions, delving into everyday scenarios and historical context.

Estimating the walking time from the STEM room to the school canteen was a
practical exercise that made us appreciate the importance of precise timing.
Measuring the table area introduced us to the world of length and area
measurements, where we utilized a tape measure and converted between
different units like meters, centimeters, millimeters, inches, and feet.

The conversion of the volume of a granulated cylinder from milliliters to liters

and gallons expanded our skills and highlighted the relevance of conversions in
everyday tasks.

Analyzing temperature changes, especially the conversion between Celsius,

Kelvin, and Fahrenheit scales, gave us insights into meteorology and the
significance of accurate conversions in scientific analysis.

Exploring the historical development of measurement systems and

temperature scales allowed us to connect with the past and understand the
contributions of notable figures like Anders Celsius, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit,
and Lord Kelvin.

Overall, this research journey not only enhanced our knowledge but also
emphasized the practical applications of measurements and conversions in our
daily lives. It was an educational and enlightening experience that deepened
our understanding of these fundamental concepts.