Mass/Weight Connection

Students will recognize that the mass of an object is a measure that is independent of gravity. If they can effectively complete the guided inquiry activity as well as the short writing summary to reinforce what they learned, they will gain a foundation for understanding the difference between mass and weight.

Resource ID#: 18913 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 40 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Mass, weight, gravitational pull

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task

Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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