Mass and Weight: What's the Difference?

Differentiate between weight and mass, recognizing that weight is the amount of gravitational pull on an object and is distinct though proportional to mass. In this interactive tutorial you'll help a curious chicken learn more about this important topic.
Resource ID#: 120074 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: Mass, Weight, science, Grade 6-8, gravity, gravitation, measurement, proportional relationship, proportional reasoning, interactive, tutorial, chickens, masses, triple-beam balance, physical science, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades K-8

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