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TRB 3:4 - Investigation 2 - Jump

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders jump with and without weights to reveal data that gravity has more of a pulling force with heavy objects that are on the ground than light objects on the ground. They also identify how their legs felt when they jumped with...
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How to Weigh a Car with a Tire Gauge

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students calculate the weight of a motor vehicle using only a sheet of graph paper and a tire gauge. Extensions provided offer additional challenges.
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Weightlessness

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study weight, force and mass as it pertains to the earths pull.  In this weightlessness lesson students are divided into groups and complete an activity. 
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How Much Do You Really Weigh?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders check to see how their weights differ if they weighed themselves on different planets. They record their findings on a data sheet.
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Gravity

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the characteristics of gravity. They discuss gravity on Earth and then use cereal boxes to research and compare the weight of objects on Earth to the weight of those objects on other planets.
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CD Slide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different types of friction. In this physics lesson, students explain how weight affects friction. They calculate normal force and coefficient of friction using a mathematical formula.
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Learning Lesson: A Pressing Engagement

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students complete experiments in which they discover the effect of the weight of the air above them. They use different weights of paper to complete the experiment. They also examine thunderstorm safety.
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Suspension Bridge Construction

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners build a model of a suspension bridge and test the amount of weight it support. They identify different types of bridges: suspension, arch, girder, truss, cantilever, cable-stayed and moveable.
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Experiments

For Students 9th - 12th
In this experiments worksheet, students determine the weight and mass of different objects. Students review variables in an experiment. This worksheet has 8 short answer questions and 11 problems to solve.
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Lightening the Load

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore a study of African women who are able to carry heavy loads by altering their gait; they then conduct experiments that study the relationship between exertion, weight and heart rate.
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Learning Lesson: Heavy Air

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars complete an experiment in which they discover air has weight. They use the same size balloons to explain this concept. They also examine thunderstorm safety.
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Four Forces of Flight

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the four forces of flight. They investigate the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust and weight (gravity). They experiment with flight-testing various objects commonly found around the house and constructing paper...
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Decimals, Dials & Metric Units

For Students 4th - 7th
In this weight and volume mathematical worksheet, students calculate the volume and weight in sixteen metric units in litres and millilitres.
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Wig-wag Physics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make observations on the effects of a small, medium and large weight on the movement of a wig-wag apparatus. They use their observations to develop a generalized inference of the effect weight on movement patterns.
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Activity #6 'Nothing' Matters: A Demonstration

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils observe the 'pouring' of a gas. They compare the masses (weights) and densities of two gases. Pupils define the following terms: matter, mass, and density. Students answer questions after watching the demonstration.
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Measure Your Body

For Teachers K - 6th
Students measure their bodies. In this math lesson, students record their height and weight. Students measure themselves in six months and observe any changes.
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How Things Fly

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students research the mechanics of flight and create a slideshow with one slide dedicated to each of these topics: lift, drag, thrust, and weight. They create a short quiz regarding the material that they presented and give it to their...
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Measurement Mystery

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in an activity measuring length, weight and capacity. They incorporate physical movements to help them explore measurement.
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The Classroom Desk Graph

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss appropriate units of measure to use when weighing the contents of their desks. They use a scale to weigh different items from their desks. They write down weight in pounds and graph the results using an online...
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The Classroom Desk Graph

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders choose the appropriate measuring tool by discussing a tool to measure contents in desks. They then use a scale to weigh contents in desks. Next, they study standard units of measurement by writing down the weight in...
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Estimate Length

For Students 7th
In this estimation of length activity, 7th graders complete 20 different problems that include the estimation of numbers. They determine the approximate weight of each illustration shown in the box. Then, students circle the correct...
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Unit Conversions

For Students 7th
In this unit conversions worksheet, 7th graders solve 10 different problems that include identifying various units of measurement. First, they convert the listed units of time and weight. Then, students write each new conversion on the...
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Nutrition Management Plan and Resources

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify components of good weight management program, distinguish between fad diet and healthy eating plan, identify resources available for health and weight control information, and develop personalized weight management...
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Learning the "REAL" Phe Content of Foods

For Students 6th - 7th
In this portion size worksheet, students estimate the portion size, weight and amount of phe for 8 different foods before weighing each food in grams. Students answer 10 essay questions about nutrition and portion size. This worksheet is...

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