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Ducksters

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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Read Works

Read Works: The Weight Debate

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not schools should send reports home about students' body mass index (BMI). A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Selection Based on Weight (Metric Units)

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students practice identifying the heaviest or lightest metric weight from the choices given. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Ordering Based on Weight (Metric Units)

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are shown a set of weight values and must decide how to order them based on how heavy or light they are. Includes video...
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PBS

Pbs: Super Bear: Comparing Mass

For Students 6th - 8th
Think about the relationships between weight and size of similar objects. This interactive exercise focuses on using critical thinking skills and estimation skills to predict how many mini and regular gummy bears it takes to have the...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Light Weights

For Students 10th - 12th
Could the location of the Olympic host city have an effect on weightlifting events? This activity provides an interesting context in which to engage with weight, mass and gravitation, and is aimed at A-level students (grades 10, 11, and...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Measurement: Selection of Appropriate Weight or Capacity Units

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose the appropriate customary units of weight or capacity given various measurement situations.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
A narrated screencast explains the mass of an object as it relates to inertia. [3:01]
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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Weight (Mass) Conversion Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
This online conversion calculator will convert among different units of weight or mass.
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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.
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California State University

Csudh Project for Chemistry: Elements, Moles, and Masses

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a Periodic table with a list of atomic weights for reference, practice figuring moles of 103 elements.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass Using Pennies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students apply what they have learned about weighted averages, isotopes, and systems of equations to a new situation - coins in a sealed container. They learn some historical information regarding the composition of...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Healthy Weight

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether studying health or physical education, this site explains the importance of lifestyle when trying to lose weight and get in shape.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Technology Center of Du Page: Body Mass Index Tutorial

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An online calculator using your height and weight to calculate your body mass index. The index also gives health risks based on body mass index number.
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National Institutes of Health

Nih: Aim for a Health Weight

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief but informative site discusses the role of body mass index and waist circumference in determining your risk of disease and death.
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The Math League

The Math League: Mass

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives conversions from metric to metric as well as providing abbreviations for each.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Weight

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart can be used in Everyday Math for third grade. It involves metric and U.S. Customary weights and measuring different objects.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Weight vs. Capacity

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan will introduce students to measuring weight, mass, volume, and capacity using metric and cutomary units. This lesson plan was created by exemplary Alabama Math Teachers through the AMSTI project.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Measure of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines the specific difference between mass and weight in addition to length, temperature, and time.
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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.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: It's a Weighty Matter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders will understand weight, mass, and gravity.
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University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: Fruits and Vegetables [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
This task challenges a student to use understanding of measurement to convert accurately between units of weight.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Difference Between Mass and Weight

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to distinguish mass and weight from each other using the information in this resource.

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