Students learn the difference between weight and mass. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the concept.

Lars in Antarctica needs help. Can you help him with all the months of the year and with mass?

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."

[Free Registration/Login Required] Uncover the relationship between weight and mass, on Earth and beyond.

This interactive game has students apply skills in estimation, measurement, and basic addition using pearls. Students are asked to estimate the number of pearls in a treasure chest by making predictions and using number sense. The skills...

Several learning modules that explain the difference between mass and weight. Each module includes a video introduction and detailed lesson plan.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of weight and how to calculate the weight of an object.

Covers the meanings of force, friction, and gravity, and the differences between magnetic and elastic spring force, and between weight and mass. The effect of air resistance on an object's motion is also touched upon.

A tutorial exploring the relationship between mass and weight. The tutorial also explains the difference between the concepts through pictures and examples.

In this student-paced module, students apply Newton's Laws of Motion to everyday life, calculate mathematical relationships involving force and motion using algebraic formulas, and understand the difference between mass and weight.

In this instructional activity, students will investigate why the Cartesian diver dives and rises in a 2 liter bottle. They will also, through their own discovery, come up with a question and then change one variable and record their...

This lesson introduces the concept of weight. It is 1 of 7 in the series titled "Weight."

Through ten lessons and numerous activities, students explore the natural universal rules engineers and physicists use to understand how things move and stay still. Together, these rules are called "mechanics." The study of mechanics is...

Learn about body mass index and how this number affects your overall health. Then plug in your own data to find your BMI.

Take a quick trip to the other planets, and hop on the scale to find out how weight there compares to weight on Earth.

Hang various mass weights on spring scales while you adjust the spring stiffness and damping in this online activity. Slow down the action, take it to another planet, or watch the amount of potential, thermal, and kinetic energy.

Students learn about the concept of pushing, as well as the relationship between force and mass. Students practice measurement skills using pan scales and rulers to make predictions about mass and distance. A LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot is...

The learning activity explores weight. Students weight different items and compare their mass from smallest to largest.

Use this interactive body mass index calculator to determine if your weight is under, over or normal for your size and read about things you can do to maintain a healthy weight.

[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.

This article on weight will help you prepare for the AP Physics test. Included are example problems to help you practice.

Students learn about standard units of mass. Topics include ounce, pound, and ton. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the concept.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to convert weight from ounces into pounds and ounces. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:37] and a set of...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to convert weight from pounds and ounces into just ounces. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:05] and a set...