Lesson Plan

Using the Balance

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Students determine the mass of various objects. In this integrated math and science lesson, students use an arm balance to compare a known object to a combination of washers with a fixed weight. Students record data, construct a bar graph, and use information to determine total mass.

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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
Math
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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