Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Balancing Scales to Solve Equations

For Students 6th - 8th
Predict the number of blocks you need to equal the weight of one bag and then test your theory. This interactive exercise focuses on using critical thinking skills to add and subtract items on the scales to achieve balance and visual...
Interactive
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Numbers

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Use this tool to strengthen understanding and computation of numerical expressions and equality using a balance scale.
Lesson Plan
University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Boxes [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 7th
This task challenges students to demonstrate an understand of the concept of equality using scales and balance beams.
Article
University of California

Uc Davis Geo Wiki: Chemical Budgets of Oceanic Elements

For Students 9th - 10th
To the extent that the composition of the ocean remains constant, the rate at which any one element is introduced into seawater must equal the rate of its removal. A listing of the various routes of addition and removal, together with...