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MAKING A MEASURING TOOL

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Instructions

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MATERIALS NEEDED:

  • One aluminum can
  • One cardboard can (such as a frozen juice can)
  • Can opener
  • Awl or something to use as a punch
  • Meter stick
  • Zip ties or sturdy tape (e.g., duct tape)
  • Rubber band
  • Thermometer

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STEP 1 :

Remove one end from each of the cans.

STEP 2 :

Punch 3–4 holes in the other end of each can.

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STEP 3:

Use two bands of tape, or two zip ties, to secure the aluminum can to the base of the meter stick.

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The bottom of the can should be even with the bottom of the stick.

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STEP 4:

The juice can is a moveable lid for the metal can.

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Cut the side of the juice can so it can easily slide inside the metal can.

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Attach the juice can to the meter stick with a rubber band. The can should be moveable.

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STEP 5:

Place the thermometer in the compartment formed by the two cans.