Curated OER
Using Grams and Kilograms
Practice the metric system with this basic worksheet. Guided by a fun illustration of a mouse, students problem solve using a balance scale. Two graphic organizers allow them to record their findings in grams and kilograms.
Curated OER
Algebra: Equations
In this algebra equations worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 5 different problems that include balance scales. First, they complete each balance challenge by multiplying the given numbers. Then, students determine the number of...
Curated OER
A Matter of Fact
Students design their own Science experiment. In this science experiment lesson students create a hypothesis related to matter and test it. They displayed their data in a graph.
Curated OER
Mass and Weight in the Metric System
Students weigh and record the mass of various objects, and then compare the weights of objects by holding gram weights in one hand and the object in the other hand.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Peg the Cat: Happy Camel Game
Help find the camel's toys in bowls of camel food by using a pan balance scale.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Thinking Fountain: The Balance
An easy-to-make, easy-to-use balance that is a great introduction for the elementary student.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Which Is Heavier?
Students will learn the concept of weight by practicing weighing items on a balance scale and recording their results. Students can record their answers on the black line masters included in the Illustrated Mathematics lesson "How Heavy?".
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Longer and Heavier? Shorter and Heavier?
Learners will compare the length and weight of several pairs of objects to learn that weight and length are separate measurable attributes, and not always related.
Other
Sorico: Describing and Comparing Measurable Attributes
The following unit can be used to teach measurable attributes. Students will describe and compare two objects with a measurable concept in common using direct comparison. Included are necessary vocabulary, a scavenger hunt, and links to...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Pan Balance Numbers
Use this tool to strengthen understanding and computation of numerical expressions and equality using a balance scale.