Worksheet
Curated OER

Scales Problems

For Students 4th - 8th
In this scales worksheet, students find the weight of the shapes on the scale by comparing it to the other side, and make up their own problems. Students complete 5 sets of problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Balancing Act

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this equations worksheet, students solve one digit addition and subtraction problems and then put 2 problems on each scale that are related. Students complete 12 equations and put 8 scales together.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Coin Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this math problem solving worksheet, students describe how they will decide which coin among a stack is heavier than the others by weighing them. The challenge is to do so in the fewest number of steps. The answer is thoroughly...
Unit Plan
Buffalo State

Adding and Subtracting Integers Unit

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Just because one integer is larger than another doesn't mean it will make sense right away. Go beyond note taking and show learners, through the use of algebra tiles and a Four-Pan Algebra Balance, how the numbers relate to one...
Worksheet
Math Mammoth

Scales Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this scales worksheet, students use addition, multiplication, and division to find out how much the shapes on the scales weigh. Students complete 8 problems total.
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Boxes

For Teachers 6th Standards
Teach your class to think outside the box. Scholars use the concept of equality to solve a problem in the assessment task. They determine how to use a scale to identify the one box out of a set of nine boxes that is heavier than the others.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Pounds and Ounces

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this pounds and ounces instructional activity, students solve 3 story problems in which the best answer from 3 choices is circled. All pertain to weights in pounds and ounces; students are asked to use a balance scale and 1 pound...
Worksheet
Curated OER

False Coins

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students use a balance scale to weigh coins and identify which coin is fake. It is important to have the scale balanced like you would an equation. There is an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Customary Units of Weight

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this customary units of weight instructional activity, students use the math table that shows the normal weight of balls used in various professional sports. Students use the numbers in each table to solve the problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mass and Density of an Irregular Solid

For Students 9th - 12th
In this physics worksheet, students determine the density of irregular solids using water displacement method to complete 7 problems and short answer questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Subtracting Whole Numbers and Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students learn to subtract whole numbers and decimals. Students are given step by step directions on how to solve one sample problem, then complete 5 examples on their own. Example: 6.57 - 3.28. There is...
Worksheet
Texas State Energy Conservation Office

Nuts! Calculating Thermal Efficiency

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Oh nuts! Do macadamias or almonds produce more thermal energy? Energy enthusiasts find out with this experiment. The objective is to demonstrate to your class how the chemical energy contained in foods can be converted into useable...