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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Changing Matter:changing Matter: Is Weight the Same or Different?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners conduct a hands-on investigation to determine how matter, changing state, effects the property of weight. Students will collect data and graph their results. Resources include step by step instructions, a data worksheet, videos...
PPT
Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Mass vs. Weight

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial exploring the relationship between mass and weight. The tutorial also explains the difference between the concepts through pictures and examples.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Indian Ocean: What Are Mass Amd Weight?

For Students 4th - 6th
Join Maria and Boris the Astronaut in their journey. Learn about mass, weight, and gravity in space.
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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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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Force and Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating the Effects of Density and Volume of a Cartesian Diver

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, 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 results. Students...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Weight: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept of weight. It is 1 of 7 in the series titled "Weight."
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Mechanics Mania

For Teachers 5th - 7th
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...
Handout
American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Body Mass Index (Bmi Calculator)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about body mass index and how this number affects your overall health. Then plug in your own data to find your BMI.
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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...
Interactive
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.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Masses & Springs

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Putting Robots to Work With Force & Friction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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...
Activity
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.
Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Bmi Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Activity
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.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Weight?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on weight will help you prepare for the AP Physics test. Included are example problems to help you practice.
Activity
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.
Handout
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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Conversion of Ounces Into Pounds and Ounces

For Students 4th - 5th
[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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Conversion of Pounds and Ounces Into Ounces

For Students 4th - 5th
[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...
Activity
Other

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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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 New South Wales (Australia)

University of New South Wales: School of Physics: Physclips

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Physiclips thoroughly presents mechanics concepts with animations and film clips.

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