Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Mass vs Weight

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of weight and how to calculate the weight of an object.
Handout
American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Body Mass Index (Bmi Calculator)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about body mass index and how this number affects your overall health. Then plug in your own data to find your BMI.
Interactive
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Circular & Satellite Motion: Your Weight on Other Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a quick trip to the other planets, and hop on the scale to find out how weight there compares to weight on Earth.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Masses & Springs

For Students 9th - 10th
Hang various mass weights on spring scales while you adjust the spring stiffness and damping in this online activity. Slow down the action, take it to another planet, or watch the amount of potential, thermal, and kinetic energy.
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.
Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Bmi Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive body mass index calculator to determine if your weight is under, over or normal for your size and read about things you can do to maintain a healthy weight.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Weight?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on weight will help you prepare for the AP Physics test. Included are example problems to help you practice.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Measuring Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
An introductory lesson on measuring mass, which also shows several tools with which to measure mass.
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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Mass Number

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Shows the calculation of mass number.
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Weight (Mass) Conversion Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
This online conversion calculator will convert among different units of weight or mass.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Indian Ocean: What Are Mass Amd Weight?

For Students 4th - 6th
Join Maria and Boris the Astronaut in their journey. Learn about mass, weight, and gravity in space.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: It's a Weighty Matter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders will understand weight, mass, and gravity.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Weight: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept of weight. It is 1 of 7 in the series titled "Weight."
Activity
University of California

Ucla K 6 Physics/astronomy: Mass, Weight, and Density

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This website provides explanations of mass, weight, and density with directions for building simple scales and balances. Provided as encouragement to teach these concepts to young children, it offers a good review for older students.
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...
Unit Plan
Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: Atomic Structure: Atomic Weights and Atomic Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains many basic concepts of atomic structure. It starts with atomic mass and number and then works up to more sophisticated information on electron configuration and how each element fits into the Periodic Table.
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Relating Mass to Number of Particles: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
This slide and audio book shows how to relate mass to a number of particles by using many formulas, examples, and real life scenarios. View the weighted average calculations, Avogadro's number, the atomic mass of carbon, and molar mass.
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.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Fat: Ideal Weight, Cultural Stereotypes and Eating Disorders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the societal stigma that accompanies people who are overweight, and research current medical thinking on "ideal weight." Identify how the perception of body image can lead to eating disorders.
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...
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Surfing: Mass: Comparing Mass

For Students 1st - 2nd
Catch the waves with Pete and find the mass of the items on the beach.
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.
Website
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Mass vs. Weight

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an explanation that distinguishes mass from weight. It distinguishes between the two types of mass (inertial and gravitational), and gives the equations for computing both.

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