PBS
Nova Online: How Many Pearls? A Weight & Volume Game
This interactive game has students apply skills in estimation, measurement, and basic addition using pearls. Students are asked to estimate the number of pearls in a treasure chest by making predictions and using number sense. The skills...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Appropriate Tools for Metric Measurement
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose appropriate tools and metric units for given items and measurement situations.
NASA
Nasa: Weight and Balance Forces Acting on an Airplane
The effects of forces exerted on an airplane wing are discussed both conceptually and mathematically. Illustrations and sample problems and solutions are provided.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Gone Fishing (Pdf)
Use your algebraic reasoning to solve this math challenge that explores the relationship between quantities and weights. Try this math challenge from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. Also, discover how mastering this skill...
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Mechanics Problems: Force Problems
This University of Minnesota site provides a series of contextually rich, real-world problems demonstrating force and Newton's second law of motion.
Other
E Gfi: Lesson: Get a Lift
In this lesson, students are introduced to the four forces of flight-drag, lift, thrust, and weight-through a variety of fun-filled flight experiments. Students will "fly" for short periods and then evaluate factors that might either...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Weightlessness in Orbit
Through illustrated examples and practice problems, this interactive physics tutorial helps students clear up their possible misconceptions about weightlessness.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Your Weight on Other Worlds
Ever wonder what you might weigh on other planets? Here's your chance to find out.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry: Percent Compound in a Mixture
Resource contains and example problem and solution of how to compute percent compound within a mixture when given the mixture's mass and element percents.
University of California
Ucla: Student Nutrition and Body Image Awareness Campaign
Students learn about food, nutrition, fitness, and how to balance health and college activities. Topics included are weight, fitness, diet, nutrition, and body image. The resource consists of information on workshops, classes,...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: How Heavy
Students will have fun learning about weights with this hands-on activity. Students will use a balance scale to compare the weights of two different objects. Recording sheets are provided.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Which Weighs More? Which Weighs Less?
Students will use a block to compare with other objects to decide which is heavier/lighter. They will fill in a chart by drawing a picture of it under "Heavier" or "Lighter" depending which applies.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Which Is Heavier?
Students will learn the concept of weight by practicing weighing items on a balance scale and recording their results. Students can record their answers on the black line masters included in the Illustrated Mathematics instructional...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Longer and Heavier? Shorter and Heavier?
Students will compare the length and weight of several pairs of objects to learn that weight and length are separate measurable attributes, and not always related.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Gravity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of gravity and how it relates to weight. Includes a video. [3:54]
NASA
Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics
Includes exhaustive information and a wealth of activities pertaining to aerodynamics and the physics of flight.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Third Grade Science: Physical Science: Gravity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides the definition of gravity and how it relates to weight.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Physical Science: Matter, Mass, and Volume
This learning module discusses the definition of matter and what mass and volume measure. Module includes pictures, videos, and review questions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A rei.c.6: Accurately Weighing Pennies Ii
This illustrated math lesson shows how important levels of accuracy in measurement are. The answer can be different since a scale only accurately weighs to the nearest tenth of a gram instead of to the nearest hundredth of a gram. Aligns...
Other
Sorico: Describing and Comparing Measurable Attributes
The following unit can be used to teach measurable attributes. Students will describe and compare two objects with a measurable concept in common using direct comparison. Included are necessary vocabulary, a scavenger hunt, and links to...
Starfall
Starfall: Weight
In this interactive, students weigh a rabbit, frog, and kangaroo by adding blocks to the scales until they are exactly even.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Air Is All Around You
In this science lesson students will be asked the question, "Does air take up space?" and "Does air have weight?" Students will conduct experiments that prove that air has mass, takes up space, and exerts pressure.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Pacaderms, Pennies, and Pasta
After learning of a historical event in which elephants were used to test out the Brooklyn Bridge, students construct their own bridge using very basic materials. Students weigh different items to determine the weight their bridge can...