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Is there a wrong way to use an electronic balance? Don't let your class find out! Ensure flawless mass measurement using a short video from JFR Science. Learners listen and watch while the narrator zeros the balance and measures out a well-executed 1.00g mass of table sugar.
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Instructional Ideas
- Watch the video before using electronic balances in the lab for the first time
- Have pupils compare the procedure for using an electronic balance to using a triple-beam balance
Classroom Considerations
- Have a balance handy to demonstrate if the class will not be going to the lab shortly after watching the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Demonstrates each step and gives detailed instructions
- Helpful tips, such as making sure the balance is clean when class members are done using it, make the video a pre-lab essential
Cons
- None