Weighing products should include
- using the appropriate scale for each item
- interpreting the output
- using standard and metric systems
- measuring large-volume items (e.g., mulch, soil)
- measuring small items (e.g., bulbs, pebbles).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What types of scales are used for measuring greenhouse/retail items?
- Why would product weight be a retail issue?
- Why is it important to know both standard and metric systems?
- How are large-volume materials, such as mulch and soil, measured for sale?
- How specific are the measurements for small items, such as bulbs?
- How would one illustrate standard and metric equivalents?