Description:
This is a station event.
Teams will be given a series of tasks to perform involving measurement, such as finding the volume of water in a graduated cylinder, massing an object with a variety of scale types (triple beam, pan balance, spring, etc), measuring the length of an object, finding the diameter of a wheel using a caliper, etc. This list is not all inclusive, the tasks may be completely different. In addition basic calculations may also be performed, such as determining area or volume.
Materials: Teams MUST bring a writing instrument. Teams may also bring one non-programmable calculator.
Event leaders will provide the question and response sheet, and all materials necessary to complete the event.
Scoring: High score wins. Predetermined questions/stations will be used to break ties.