Lesson Plan
NASA

Nasa: Mass vs. Weight

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Several learning modules that explain the difference between mass and weight. Each module includes a video introduction and detailed lesson plan.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Mass vs Weight

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of weight and how to calculate the weight of an object.
PPT
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Mass vs. Weight

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial exploring the relationship between mass and weight. The tutorial also explains the difference between the concepts through pictures and examples.
Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Mass and Weight: What's the Difference?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of the differences between mass and weight.
Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Mass vs. Weight

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an explanation that distinguishes mass from weight. It distinguishes between the two types of mass (inertial and gravitational), and gives the equations for computing both.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Treasure Trove

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students use a Dual Range Force Sensor to measure the weight of pennies. They understand the difference between mass and weight. Students also determine the difference in weight of an object on the moon, Mars, Saturn,...
Interactive
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular & Satellite Motion: Your Weight on Other Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a quick trip to the other planets, and hop on the scale to find out how weight there compares to weight on Earth.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Weight & Mass: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how to use weight to determine the mass of an object. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Weight & Mass."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Weight: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept of weight. It is 1 of 7 in the series titled "Weight."
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Astronaut Training Chamber

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Uncover the relationship between weight and mass, on Earth and beyond.
Handout
Other

Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.

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