Before break we finished up our balance and motion unit. During our new unit, balance and weighing, students have the opportunity to transfer their learning of those concepts into a new context. In this unit, students expand their understanding of the relationship between balance and weight as they explore activities in balancing, comparing, and weighing.
As with all our science units, the learning experiences are very hands-on. Students will experiment with various tools including a beam balance and an equal arm balance to compare the weight of objects.
Students will:
- Place objects in order according to mass
- Use an equal arm balance and various objects to illustrate arrangements in which the beam is balanced
- Measure and compare the mass of objects (more/less)
- Measure mass using a balance and non-standard measurements (unifix cubes)
- Compare amounts/measurements
- Make observations using simple tools and equipment
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