Measuring Mass

In this unit, students will first do research and study the Law of Conservation of Mass and learn how to form a hypothesis. After they learn how to form a hypothesis, they will use balance beams to measure clay and crayons.
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: measuring, mass, hypothesis, balance, beam, law, conservation
Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Image/Photograph
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: Orange County Public Schools

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.4.N.1.In.1
Ask a question about the natural world and use selected reference material to find information, observe, explore, and identify findings.

SC.4.N.1.Su.1
Ask a question about the natural world, explore materials, observe, and share information.

SC.4.N.1.In.2
Compare own observations with observations of others.

SC.4.N.1.Su.3
Answer questions about objects and actions related to science.

SC.4.N.1.Pa.4
Recognize that people share information about science.

SC.4.N.1.In.4
Communicate observations and findings through the use of pictures, writing, or charts.

SC.4.N.1.In.5
Recognize that scientists perform experiments, make observations, and gather evidence.

SC.4.N.1.Su.5
Recognize ways that scientists collect evidence, such as by observations or measuring.

SC.4.P.8.In.3
Identify that a whole object weighs the same as all of its parts together.

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