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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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eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Measure of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines the specific difference between mass and weight in addition to length, temperature, and time.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Mass and Weight

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about mass and weight in the science of physics and the laws of motion including units and measurement. What is the difference between mass and weight?
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Mass and Weight

For Students K - 1st
What is mass? What is weight? Illustrated discussion of mass and weight including how they are measured.
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Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Weight or Mass?

For Students 6th - 8th
Students learn the difference between weight and mass. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the concept.
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Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Do You Measure Up?

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This interactive game gives you a variety of measuring tools and measuring opportunity. For this game of chance you choose the correct tool for the job that needs to be measured. Everything you need for this game is listed and/or...
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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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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: How Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides an interesting and easy-to-use dictionary of the history and meaning of many measurement terms. Metric, International, and...
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Body Mass What's Your Index? (Pdf)

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you like tackling formulas, then this math challenge is for you. See if you can calculate Helix's BMI (body mass index) and find out if his health is at risk. A one page NCTM Math Challenges for Families activity that engages learners...
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Website
Primary Resources

Primary Resources: Measures

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
A huge collection of teacher resources to aide in the teaching of all types of metric measurement: length, distance, mass, weight, capacity, and volume. Activities include measuring, estimating, converting, investigating, and finding...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: The International System of Units

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial students will begin to identify the seven base units of the International System of Units. They will understand the commonly used metric...
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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.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Measurement: Selection of Appropriate Weight or Capacity Units

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose the appropriate customary units of weight or capacity given various measurement situations.
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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.
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Unit Plan
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...
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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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Interactive
PBS

Nova Online: How Many Pearls? A Weight & Volume Game

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
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...
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Market Place: Mass

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
On this interactive site students learn to use various units of mass to solve problems and put objects in order by their mass.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Physical Science: Matter, Mass, and Volume

For Students 4th - 6th
This learning module discusses the definition of matter and what mass and volume measure. Module includes pictures, videos, and review questions.
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Handout
University of North Carolina

A Dictionary of Units of Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an extensive list of various units of measurement known internationally and across several disciplines. Unit symbols are also included.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Weight vs. Capacity

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will introduce students to measuring weight, mass, volume, and capacity using metric and cutomary units. This lesson plan was created by exemplary Alabama Math Teachers through the AMSTI project.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Treasure Trove

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students use a Dual Range Force Sensor to measure the weight of pennies. They understand the difference between mass and weight. Students also determine the difference in weight of an object on the moon, Mars, Saturn,...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Measurement: Conversions of Measurements in Metric Units

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of length, mass, or capacity by multiplying by powers of ten.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Light Weights

For Students 10th - 12th
Could the location of the Olympic host city have an effect on weightlifting events? This activity provides an interesting context in which to engage with weight, mass and gravitation, and is aimed at A-level students (grades 10, 11, and...

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