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Teach Engineering

Bend That Bar

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Bend it, but don't break it. Groups investigate the strength of different materials. Using a procedure in the seventh segment of a 22-part series on aviation, pupils determine how far a rod will bend. They determine the strength-to-mass...
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Teach Engineering

What a Drag!

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Stop and drop what is in your hand! Pupils investigate how form effects drag in the 12th part of a 22-part unit on aviation. Groups create equally weighted objects and determine which one falls the fastest by collecting data.
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National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

Is Measuring an Art or a Science?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Not only do future engineers learn the difference between accuracy and precision, they also get some hands-on experience using different measuring tools. 
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Weight or Mass?

For Students 6th - 8th
Students learn the difference between weight and mass. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the concept.
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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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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Activity: Discover Mass (Weight)

For Students 3rd - 5th
The learning activity explores weight. Students weight different items and compare their mass from smallest to largest.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Us Standard Mass (Weight)

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Students learn about standard units of mass. Topics include ounce, pound, and ton. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the concept.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Body Mass What's Your Index? (Pdf)

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you like tackling formulas, then this math challenge is for you. See if you can calculate Helix's BMI (body mass index) and find out if his health is at risk. A one page NCTM Math Challenges for Families activity that engages learners...
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Conversions for Weight Measurements

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site allows you to convert weight/mass measurements. For example converting tons to grams. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.2 Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Metric Mass (Weight)

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Grams, kilograms and tonnes are explained, and real life examples are given for each.

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