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The Inertial Balance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students weigh objects using a triple beam balance. In this mass lesson plan, students use an inertial balance made with a metal rod to measure and graph vibrations of varying numbers of pennies in a bucket. References and discussion...
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Density Laboratory Gizmo

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mass instructional activity, students fill in a chart with different items and their volume, whether they float or sink, and their density. Students complete this for 10 items and answer 6 multiple choice mass questions.
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Marbles and Momentum

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the law of conservation of momentum. In this physics lesson, students play marbles in order to compare the mass of the marble and velocities effects. Middle schoolers receive directions of the marbles game and...
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Marbles in Motion

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore how to play marbles while learning the scientific concepts of force, motion, mass, acceleration, friction, and inertia.
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Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the structure of an atom and Dalton's atomic theory through a short video and mini-lecture. They also take a look at the weight of mass and become familiar with the idea of quantum theory
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Density Lab Activities

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students participate in several density lab activities in order to clarify the misconceptions that solids sink and liquids float. Students work with triple beam balances to find mass of objects to calculate density.
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Water Erosion and the Effects of Earthquakes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in an activity in which they simulate geological events such as earthquakes and erosion. For a fifteen to twenty minute time period, they shake a jar with 100 grams of marble chips and water. They measure the mass of...
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Gravity Lesson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the effects of mass on gravity. In this gravity instructional activity, 5th graders make model parachutes and helicopters in order to apply the scientific process and find out the effects of mass on drops of the 2...
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Unit Conversions

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the different types of measurements and the instruments used to measure each type. After taking notes, they complete a bubble chart to examine the conversion between the units. To end the lesson, they practice...
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My Personal Improvement Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate what is necessary to design a personal improvement plan including making web using software. They research the meaning of Body Mass Index and how to measure it before accessing assigned web sites that discuss health...
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Spaced Out

For Teachers 5th - 12th
The students are able to use a formula to calculate the volume of cuboids by measuring the length of each of the three dimensions. They also investigate the relationship between milliliters and cubic centimeters.
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IS MASS THE SAME AS WEIGHT?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars see the difference between weight and mass when they examine the method of measuring each of them.
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The Floating Egg Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This is the grown-up version of the classic "float an egg in salt water" experience, plus an experiment in soap making. High schoolers explore density, but more importantly, practice accuracy, precision, and the use of significant...
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The Force Rule

For Students 10th
In this the force rule worksheet, 10th graders read explanations and examples, then fill in 5 blanks and answer 10 short answer questions about force, with answers included.
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NorthEast Ohio Geoscience Education Outreach

Introduction to Density

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Seventh grade scientists weigh in on the concept of density. In a nutshell, they participate in the following activities: Measurement of the mass and volume of fruit in order to compare densities Measurement of the mass of oil and water...
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Science Crossword Puzzles: Scientific Instruments

For Students 5th - 9th
Use this crossword puzzle to test your learners' knowledge of scientific instruments. The majority of the instruments included on this puzzle are related to earth science, so that would be the ideal setting in which to use this resource....
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Pendulums

For Teachers 7th - 12th
First-time physicists experiment with pendulums in this physics lesson. They vary the weight of the bob, record how long each takes to complete ten period swings, and then calculate the time for one period. They repeat the procedure,...
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Matter and Change

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Bright blue slides with yellow and white font make this presentation easy for learnerrs to read. The content is a brief overview of the commonly observed physical properties of matter, focusing on the differences among solids, liquids,...
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Interactive
Sam Houston State University

How Full Can You Go? Pretest Questions

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Ten questions regarding volume of rectangular prisms are presented to your geometers, most of them requiring the multiplication of length, width, and height. The assignment is acutally an interactive resource in that learners answer...
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Mass and Weight in the Metric System

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils 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.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Adding Common Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson plan on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...
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Algebra/Geometry Measurement

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate units used to measure different geometric situations. In this geometry lesson plan, 5th graders measure length, mass, volume and temperature using units for measurements. They estimate the measurements before...
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Interactive
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My Test Book: Measurement

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding measurement. Students may view the correct answers.
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Metric Units of Mass: Practice

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this metric unit worksheet, students compare metric units, finding missing numbers, then choose the best unit for measuring given items. Students then estimate. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

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