Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Mass and Weight
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?
Read Works
Read Works: The Weight Debate
[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.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Circular & Satellite Motion: Your Weight on Other Planets
Take a quick trip to the other planets, and hop on the scale to find out how weight there compares to weight on Earth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Selection Based on Weight (Metric Units)
[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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Ordering Based on Weight (Metric Units)
[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...
PBS
Pbs: Super Bear: Comparing Mass
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...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Light Weights
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Selection of Appropriate Weight or Capacity Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose the appropriate customary units of weight or capacity given various measurement situations.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Mass
A narrated screencast explains the mass of an object as it relates to inertia. [3:01]
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Weight (Mass) Conversion Calculator
This online conversion calculator will convert among different units of weight or mass.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Mass and Weight: What's the Difference?
Explanation of the differences between mass and weight.
California State University
Csudh Project for Chemistry: Elements, Moles, and Masses
Using a Periodic table with a list of atomic weights for reference, practice figuring moles of 103 elements.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass Using Pennies
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...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Healthy Weight
Whether studying health or physical education, this site explains the importance of lifestyle when trying to lose weight and get in shape.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Technology Center of Du Page: Body Mass Index Tutorial
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.
National Institutes of Health
Nih: Aim for a Health Weight
This brief but informative site discusses the role of body mass index and waist circumference in determining your risk of disease and death.
The Math League
The Math League: Mass
This site gives conversions from metric to metric as well as providing abbreviations for each.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Weight
[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.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Weight vs. Capacity
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.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Measure of Matter
This site examines the specific difference between mass and weight in addition to length, temperature, and time.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Astronaut Training Chamber
[Free Registration/Login Required] Uncover the relationship between weight and mass, on Earth and beyond.
Utah Education Network
Uen: It's a Weighty Matter
Third graders will understand weight, mass, and gravity.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Fruits and Vegetables [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to use understanding of measurement to convert accurately between units of weight.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Difference Between Mass and Weight
Learn how to distinguish mass and weight from each other using the information in this resource.
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