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Curated OER

Heavyweight Champion

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify what mass is and how to measure an object with a balance in gram units. Students identify weight and how to measure with a spring scale in units of force. Students compare the masses of two objects by placing each on...
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Curated OER

Making It Balance

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to story, "The 100-Pound Problem," compare their weight with character in story, and weigh different classroom items using nonstandard units and standard units. They experiment with different items that can make scale...
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Curated OER

Money in Action

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils become familiar with the various coins in our money system as well as amount of each coin. They help develop their ability to count change and find different ways to show equal amounts.
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Curated OER

Physics Post-Lab

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore physics. For this science lesson, students discuss physics in their everyday lives. Students complete a physics worksheet.
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Curated OER

How Much Does a Bear Weigh?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students estimate how many children in their class it would take to equal the mass of one adult bear. They then weigh and record their measurement on a chart to check their estimate.
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Curated OER

Birthday Party

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students help plan a party for Q-Bear and think about some of the different ways people celebrate their birthdays. They then demonstrate knowledge and understanding of customs and traditions associated with participation in cultural...
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Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Mass and Weight

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about mass and weight in the science of physics and the laws of motion including units and measurement. What is the difference between mass and weight?
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Alex: Air Is All Around You

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
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.