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TECHNOLOGY AND
LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
Carpentry
Second Quarter – Week 4
Learning Activity Sheets – (LAS)

Selecting Measuring Instruments

Writer/Illustrator:

Lerma S. Estobo – T-I

Union National High School
SDO – Siargao
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WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

TLE 8 Quarter 3 - Week 4

Lesson 1: Selecting Measuring Instruments

Learning Competency:
• Identify linear measuring instrument appropriate for a given task.
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Learning Objectives:

• Identify linear measuring instrument appropriate for a given task

• Examine and measure given materials

Key Concepts
(Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module pages 40-59)

One of the most important tools ever invented are the measuring tools. Imagine life
without measurements and life without the ability to measure things. It could create
tremendous chaos and misalignments not only in construction and carpentry, but also
around and beyond the world. As the proverb says “measure twice, cut once” shows how
important measuring tools among other tool classifications.

Measuring tools used in carpentry are identified in Lessons 1 and 2 of this

module. In this section, selection of appropriate measuring instruments and proper
handling of measuring tools will be discussed. Specifically, measuring a lumber will be
the focus of this section for it is the common material that is being measured in
woodworking.

Selection of Measuring Instruments

Selection of measuring instruments is significant to obtain accurate measurements.

Factors to consider in selecting appropriate measuring tool.

1. Size and type of parts to be measured. Objects come in different sizes, types
and shapes so as the measuring instrument. Just imagine measuring large objects
using small measuring tools, measuring linear objects using measuring tools for
round objects and vice versa. For more efficient and accurate measurement this
must be considered.

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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2. Environment. This must be considered for temperature, humidity and
pressure of an object to be measured. One must consider the capacity and
limitation of instrument to handle specific degree of temperature, humidity and
pressure to prevent potential hazards and damages to operator, material that is
being measured and to the measuring instrument itself.

3. Skilled operator. User of the tool must be identified beforehand to consider

his or her knowledge and skill in using measuring tools. This is done for the
convenience and efficiency of the operator.

4. Cost of equipment. Choose measuring tool that is affordable but will not
sacrifice the quality and accuracy of measurements. Make use of less expensive
alternative equipment.

HANDLING OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS / TOOLS

A. DO’S

• Wipe measuring tools/instruments before returning them to the storage

room.

• Oil the movable parts of the measuring tools such as zigzag rules, calipers,
dividers and compasses to avoid stock-up.

• Make sure that grits like sand do not get inside the housing or case of a
pull-push rule to avoid wearing off of the graduations.

• Check the lock of a pull-push rule if it is working.

B. DON’T’S

• Do not wipe off edges of the steel tape of pull-push rule with bare hands to
avoid injury.

• Do not pull the steel tape of pull-push rule too much to avoid the coil spring
from damage.

• Do not use the caliper as tongs.

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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LINEAR MEASUREMENTS FOR THE 6 FACES OF LUMBER

Hence; the linear measurements obtained are:

End 1 to end 2 or A B = Length (L)

Edge 1 to Edge 2 or C D = Width (W)

Surface 1 to surface 2 or E F = Thickness / Height (T / H)

Faces of a Lumber

Lumber as defined is a sawn timber. It has six (6) faces.

Measurement that can be obtained from this is:

Edge 1 to Edge 2 = Width (W)

Measurement that can be obtained from this is:

End 1 to End 2 = Length (L)

Measurement that can be obtained from this is:

Face 1 to Face 2 = Thickness (T) / Height (H)

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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A wooden rule (generally 2 m or 6 ft long, folded

zigzag fashion in 15-cm or 6-in lengths), used by
drillers, craftsmen, etc., to measure short distances.

Also known asn folding rule that can be used

for measuring both small spaces and longer
distances and can also be used to measure a
point which is difficult to reach.

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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6. Try Square – used for checking flatness

and squareness. It is a woodworking
tool used for marking and checking 90°
angles on pieces of wood. The square in
the name refers to the 90° angle. To try
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and faces are straight, flat, and square
to one another.

7. Meter Stick – a measuring device

which is one (1) meter in length.

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8. Divider – used for dividing distances.

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9. Compass – used for scribing arcs and

circles.

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10. Protractor – used for laying out

angles.

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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Exercises/Activities:

Activity 1: Getting to Know ME!

What you need: Paper and Pen

What to do:

1. Read and analyze the following statements/questions below.

2. Identify the right measuring tools to use in a given task.

3. Choices are written inside the box and write your answer on the space provided after
the sentence.

4. Number 1 answer is already given for you to be guided.

PROTRACTOR COMPASS PULL-PUSH RULE DIVIDER

ZIGZAG RULE EXTENSION RULE CALIPER METER STICK

RULER TRY SQUARE

1. I am a carpenter’s tool that help him to measure short pieces of stock. ____RULER______

2. I am a tool that a carpenter needs to measure the length of the table.________________

3. Carpenter needs me to measure if the edges of wood or a certain carpentry material is flat,
square and straight. _______________________

4. I am the best carpentry tool to have an accurate measurement and I am easier to use for
measuring inside distances and edges.__________________.

5. I am a device used to measure the dimensions of an object. ______________________

6. If I am not around the carpenter could not lay out an angle. _________________.

7. I am best in scribing arcs and circles. _______________

8. Carpenters can used me for rough lay-out. ________________

9. I am the carpenter’s tool used to measure long distances. _________________

10. I am use by the carpenters in dividing distance. ____________________

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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Activity 2: I Know It!

What you need: Paper and pen

What to do:
1. Identify the kind of measuring tools used in each specific task given.
2. Write your answers on the space provided.

___________1. Measuring length of a lumber.

___________2. Measuring the distance of window jam.
___________3. Measuring the diameter of a cylindrical stick
___________4. Measuring the diameter of a log.
___________5. Checking the flatness of a lumber.

Activity 3:

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
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Lesson 2: Carry out measurements and calculations

Learning Competency:

• Measure given materials TLE_IACP7/8MC0d-e-2

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss and convert measurements to its equivalent unit/system.

• Discuss how to calculate amount of materials for a specific task.

Key Concepts:

Different people may use the identical recipe for moulded desserts, all of their
moulded desserts could turn out differently because of different measuring and mixing
techniques. The following tables presents some important measuring equivalent, conversions
and oven temperatures.

Cooking Measurements Abbreviations

Teaspoon t or tsp
Quart qt
Milligram Mg

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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TABLE OF WEIGHT AND MEASURE

LIQUID MEASUREMENT
Unit of Measure U. S Metric
Teaspoon/Tablespoon/Pint/Quarts Cups
¼ teaspoon 1 ml.
½ teaspoon 2 ml.
1 teaspoon 5 ml.
3 teaspoon = 1 tablespoon ½ fluid ounce 15 ml.
2 tablespoon 1/8 cup 1 fluid ounce 30 ml.
4 tablespoon ¼ cup 2 fluid ounces 60 ml.
5 1/3 tablespoons 1/3 cup 3 fluid ounces 80 ml.
8 tablespoons ½ cup 4 fluid ounces 120 ml.
10 2/3 tablespoons 2/3 cup 5 fluid ounces 160 ml.
12 tablespoons ¾ cup 6 fluid ounces 180 ml.
16 tablespoons 1 cup 8 fluid ounces 240 ml.
1 pint 2 cups 16 fluid ounces 480 ml.
1 quart 4 cups 32 fluid ounces 960 ml.
33 fluid ounces 1000 ml = 1 liter

Dry Ingredients by Weight

(To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 30.)

1 oz = 1/16 lb = 30 g

4 oz = 1/4 lb = 120 g

8 oz = 1/2 lb = 240 g

12 oz = 3/4 lb = 360 g

16 oz = 1 lb = 480 g

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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Equivalents for Different Types of Ingredients

Standard Cup Fine Powder Grain Granular Liquid Solids Liquid

(ex. flour) (ex. rice) (ex. sugar) (ex. butter) (ex. milk)

1 140 g 150 g 190 g 200 g 240 ml

¾ 105 g 113 g 143 g 150 g 180 ml

2/3 93 g 100 g 125 g 133 g 160 ml

½ 70 g 75 g 95 g 100 g 120 ml

1/3 47 g 50 g 63 g 67 g 80 ml

¼ 35 g 38 g 48 g 50 g 60 ml

1/8 18 g 19 g 24 g 25 g 30 ml

Temperature Conversion:

Celsius to Fahrenheit Conversion Formula

Multiply the °C temperature by 1.8. Add 32 to this number. This is the answer in °F.

Formula: °C (1.8) + 32 = °F

Example:

220° Celsius = _____Fahrenheit

= (220x1.8) + 32

= 396 + 32

= 428°

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
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Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion Formula

Subtract the given Fahrenheit temperature by 32, then divide the result by 1.8

Formula: (°F – 32)/1.8 =°C

Example:

225° Fahrenheit = _____ °C

= (225 – 32)/1.8

=193/1.8

= 107°C

Gas Mark Fahrenheit Celsius Cooking Instruction

¼ 200°- 230 93°- 110 Very Slow/Very Low
½ 248-266 120-130 Very Slow/Very Low
1 275 135 Slow/Low
1 284 140 Slow/Low
2 300 149 Slow/Low
2 302 150 Slow/Low
3 320 160 Moderately Slow/Warm
3 338 170 Moderately Slow/Warm
4 350 177 Moderate/Medium
4 356 180 Moderate/Medium
5 374 190 Moderate/moderately hot
6 392-400 200-204 Moderately Hot
7 425-428 218-220 Hot
8 446-450 220-232 Very hot
9 464-482 240-250 Very hot
10 500 260 Extremely Hot

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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Activity No. 1: Solve Me If You Can!

What you need: Ballpen, paper and calculator

What to do: Give the equivalence of the following measurements. Use the abbreviation of each
measurement in writing your answer.

Example: 2 ounces = _______ grams?

Answer: 2 oz = 60g

1. 10 ounces = ________ grams

2. 6 cups = ________ pint

3. 16 tablespoons = ________ millilitre

4. 1 ½ cups = ________tablespoons

5. 66 fluid ounces = ________ liters

6. 3 standard cups = _______ grams of flour

7. __________cups = 300 grams of butter

8. 32 ounce = ________pounds

9. __________millilitres = 3 liters

10. 60 millilitre liquid milk = ________ standard cup

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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Activity 2. Correct Me if I am Wrong!

What you need: pen and paper

What you do:

1. Read and understand each statement.

2. Check the equivalent and abbreviation of every measurement given on each

statement.

3. Encircle the equivalent and abbreviation if it is correct, and underline if not,

then give the right answer.

4. Example is given for you to be guided.

Example: Maria uses 4 tablespoon of pepper which is equivalent to ½ cu.

Answer: Maria uses 4 tablespoon of pepper which is equivalent to ¼ c

1. 540 onz is equivalent to 4 pounds.

2. 720 grams is equivalent to 1 ½

3. I bought 500 mm soda that is equivalent to 1L.

4. I need 480 ml of milk which is equivalent to 2 standard c.

5. 100 grm of rice is equivalent to 2/3 c

Activity 3. NAME ME!

What you need? Pen and Paper

What to do? Give the name of the following abbreviations.

Guide question: What do the following abbreviations mean?

1. tbsp. 6. Qt

2. oz 7. Gal

3. T 8. Lb

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
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4. tsp 9.kg

5. pt 10. G

DAY 3 & 4
Learning Objective:

• Identify the types of measuring tools.

• Describe the functions of measuring tools.
Key Concepts

• KITCHEN MEASURING TOOL - are essential to get the ideal blend of ingredients
for any recipe. Part of the reason why some may fail in their cooking attempts is
because they put in an inaccurate amount of ingredients. For some dishes, the concept
of a pinch of this and a dash of that may work. But this tactic doesn’t hold true for all
types of cooking.

1. Measuring Cups

The sole purpose of dry measuring cups is to weigh dry ingredients like flour, spices, salt, or
sugar. These cups mostly come in either plastic or stainless steel. Dry measuring cups also
come in varying sizes such as ¼ cups, 1/3 cups, ½ cups, or 1 cup. Ideally, it is better to invest
in different sizes as you never know when and which one you may need.

The best way to measure dry ingredients is to scoop the cup

with the ingredient. Then remove the excess with the help of a flat
utensil. This method is best known as “dip and sweep.”

Image source: https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-of-kitchenmeasuring-

tools-and-gadgets/

2. Liquid Measuring Cups

Liquids can’t be measured in the same dry measuring cups as
there is a difference in the measurement between liquid
ingredients and solid ingredients.
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Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
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Liquid measuring cups come in clear glass or plastic. This makes it easy to check the
quantity of the liquid poured into the cup. Owing to their transparent outlook, it helps you see
the quantity of the ingredient without any trouble whatsoever.

In order to measure an ingredient accurately, experts suggest placing the measuring tool on a
flat surface or counter. Bend down so that the cup’s marking is at eye-level, then slowly pour
in the liquid until it is filled till your desired marking.

3. Measuring Spoons
Measuring spoons are a significant component of the
modern kitchen cookware. It helps measure smaller
quantities of dry and wet ingredients alike. Most baked
recipes (muffins, cakes, bread, etc) require accurate
measurement of ingredients and that’s when the
application of measuring spoon kicks in.

These spoons come in different size ranges from ¼ teaspoon to ½ teaspoon to ½

tablespoon to 1 tablespoon.

4. Digital Scales

Digital scales are designed to measure the weight of an

ingredient. To use a digital scale, you need to put the
ingredient on the electronic surface. The weight can be read
on the electronic or analog display then. Weight measurements
are more accurate than volume measurements. Therefore, these
scales are the best measuring tools.

5. Hanging Scales

Hanging measuring scales are an old weight measuring tool that comes with a hook
on their bottom. Also known as crane scales, hanging scales are used to weigh heavy food
items like fish or meat. The attached hook allows you to hang the item which faces
downward. The total weight is measured through the electronic machine that is attached to
the other end

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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6. Instant-Read Thermomet

People often confuse the instant-read thermometer

with a meat thermometer but it is important to note that
they both are different in a number of ways. An instant-read
thermometer reads out the temperature of an ingredient
quickly. On the other hand, a meat thermometer is inserted
into the meat before roasting and remains inserted until it is
roasted.

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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An instant-read thermometer is ideal when you have to check the temperature of solids like
roasted chicken, or meat, or liquids like soups, stocks, etc. When reading the temperature of
chicken/beef, make sure to insert the stem deep inside the thigh, whilst making sure it doesn’t
hit any bone. Before you use the thermometer, sterilize it to avoid contamination. 7. Oven
Thermometer

An oven thermometer is a kitchen utensil which is used

to check the temperature of the oven. Sometimes, the oven
can become too hot or too cold and it is hard to tell that
without an oven thermometer.

8. Modern Kitchen-Timer

A kitchen timer acts as an alarm so that your

food doesn’t burn up or gets overcooked. This
kitchen device can be set for any time from minutes
to hours and will start to buzz at the set time. For
example, if you have placed chicken to roast in the
oven and set the timer for an hour, the timer will
start to buzz in exactly 60 minutes reminding you
to take the chicken out of the oven. These timers are best for those who tend to
forget
about the food in the oven or microwave and end up with burned food.
(Image source: https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-of-kitchen-measuring-tools-
andgadgets/ )

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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Activity 1. Watch the difference!

What you need: pen and paper

What to do: Choose a pair of conceopts from the box that best described each item to
identify their difference.

Hanging
Oven Thermometer Measuring cups Measuring Spoon
Scale
Instant Read Thermometer Liquid Measuring Digital Scale Timer
Cup

1.
Used to check the temperature of
the oven
2. Reads out the temperature of an
ingredient quickly

3. Used to weigh heavy food items like

fish or meat
Designed to measure the weight of
4. an ingredient

cups for measuring liquids

5.
weigh dry ingredients
6.

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School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
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Activity 2 “Tools to Measure “
Directions. Using a concept map, write the tools that you need to measure ingredients for a
successful cooking. Write your answers inside the circle, you may add more circles if
necessary.

Measuring
Tools

REFLECTION:

1. What new skills or knowledge that you gained in this lesson?

2. What did you like most about this lesson? Why?

Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]
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DAY 1
Activity 2
Ingredients Volume or Unit of Measurement
Mass?
Water Volume Liter/Cup/Fluid Ounces
Flour Mass Kg/g/cup/pound/ounces DAY 1
Baking Soda Mass Pound/cup/tbsp/tsp/g
Sugar Mass Kg/g/ounces/cup/tbsp/pound Activity 1
Butter Mass Cup/ounces/gram/kg
Milk Volume Liter/fluid ounces/cup/ 1. A
Powdered Mass Kg/g/cup/tbsp/tsp 2. D
pepper
Cheese Mass Gram/ounces/cup 3. B
Vanilla Volume/mass Tbsp/tsp/cup
Salt Mass Kg/g/tbsp/tsp/cup 4. D
5. A
Answers’ Key
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DAY 3&4
Activity 2
1. Measuring cups DAY 3&4
2. Liquid measuring cups Activity 1
3. Hanging scale 1. Oven Thermometer
4. Digital scale 2. Read- instant thermometer
5. Oven thermometer
1. 540 onz 3. Hanging Scale
6. Read instant thermometer 4. Digital Scale
7. Timer 5. Liquid Measuring Cups
8. Measuring spoons 6. Measuring Cups
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DAY 2 Day 2
grms
Activity 2 Activity 1
1. is equivalent
4 tolbs 1. 300 g 8 . 2lb
4 Ans: 6 oz is equivalent to 4lbs. 2.3 pt 9 . 3000ml
2.720 g is equivalent
500mm 1 to½ lb 3.240 10
ml . ¼ standard c
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3. I bought soda th of soda that is 24
4. tbsp 11. 12 tsp
equivalent1 toL.
5. 2 L 12. 3 q
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tablespoonscups-gallons.html

https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Oven_Temperatures
https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-of-kitchen-measuring-tools-
andgadgets/

https://www.thoughtco.com/celcius-to-farenheit-formula-609227
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Author: Lerma S. Estobo

School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: [email protected]