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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Earth Orbits

For Students 9th - 10th
An equation for the law of universal gravitation is stated. The weight equation (W=m*g) is related to the law. An interactive JavaScript form allows the user to practice determining the force of gravity and the acceleration of gravity...
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Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Mass, Weight, and Weightlessness

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from HyperPhysics dealing with the topic of mass and weight. In addition the site deals with weightlessness. The numerous links to other pages help the student see how ideas are interrelated.
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Activity
BBC

Bbc: Revise Wise: Measures

For Students 3rd - 8th
This teaching site has interactive exercises using different types of measurement. You will measure length, capacity, area, perimeter, time, weight, temperature, and speed.
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Handout
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Calorie Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive calorie calculator to determine what your optimal daily caloric intake is according to your activity level and body type.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: All About Forces

For Students 3rd - 8th
Forces are everywhere. Learn what they are, the characteristics of forces, different kinds of forces, and factors that affect them.
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Lesson Plan
NASA

Nasa: Mass vs. Weight

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Several learning modules that explain the difference between mass and weight. Each module includes a video introduction and detailed lesson plan.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Weighing In

For Teachers 3rd
Activity investigates weight and its relationship to gravity.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: It's a Weighty Matter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders will understand weight, mass, and gravity.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Weighing In

For Teachers 3rd
Activity helps with understanding gravity.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Flicking With Force

For Teachers 3rd
Balls of varying weights are used to discover the results of force applied to an object.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Leaning Tower of Pasta

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a project for a budding architect or structural engineer. Can you make a strong, lightweight tower using only uncooked spaghetti and white glue? In this project, you'll learn about materials testing and apply what you learn to...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Heavy Water

For Teachers 1st
Relative weight of water is explored.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Food Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn about the Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines by looking at samples of serving sizes and filling out worksheets.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Matter's Physical Properties: Interactive Lesson

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive lesson, learn what the "physical properties" of matter are and how can they be measured and observed.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Kids Afterschool Adventure!: Operation: Measuring How Much Activity Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Measuring fun is here! In this week's adventure, children will explore volume, capacity, and weight and learn new math vocabulary words as they practice measurement with real and virtual measuring tools. Each section of this weeklong...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Math Grade 4

For Students 4th
Browse resources related to fourth-grade math standards. Click on a topic for interactive lessons, videos, and extra practice.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Math Grade 5

For Students 5th
Browse resources related to fifth-grade math standards. Click on a topic for interactive lessons, videos, and extra practice.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Metric System

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the metric system by taking a look at the common metric units along with some solved examples and a few practice questions to test your understanding.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide for learning all about mass with definitions, how to calculate mass, the difference between mass and weight, solved examples, and practice questions.
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Lesson Plan
Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Curious Scientific Investigators: Flight Adventures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will make paper rockets, parachutes, and foam gliders to experience how objects move through the air. Explore topics such as thrust, weight, gravity, force, and lift through fun activities and stories and cutting-edge work done...
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Fisher Boat: Time & Mass: Months, Seasons and Mass

For Students K - 1st
Lars in Antarctica needs help. Can you help him with all the months of the year and with mass?
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Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Obesity and Overweight Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
The CDC provides a collection of information on obesity and the concerns that come with it.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Salt Volcano

For Students 3rd - 8th
By making oil float on water--with the help of other ingredients--students can create a lava-lite effect.
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Zona Land: Mechanics and Vectors

For Students 9th - 10th
An exceptional tutorial on the topic of vectors that offers many helpful graphics, some of which are interactive.