Learning Gig Resources
Difference Between Weight and Mass
These are often confused, and this reading explores the difference between weight and mass.
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Difference Between Volume and Mass
Read about how mass and volume differ and examine examples that make the differences clear to students.
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Comparing Units of Volume
Reference for units of volume and conversion ratios to help students understand how the different volumes compare to others.
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Units of Volume Compared and Converted
Understanding Metric and Imperial units of volume and making conversions.
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Volume Math Word Problems
Students use their volume unit knowledge to calculate quantities and the cost of quantities in real-life situations.
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Comparing Units of Weight
Comparing units of weight in metric and imperial systems helps prepare students for the use of either type of units in the future.
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Units of Weight Compared & Converted
Weight units in Metric and Imperial and how to convert between them.
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Converting Metric and Imperial Volume
Students learn how to convert between the two different systems of measuring volume.
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Weight Math Problems
This PDF has shipping examples that test a student's ability to convert and use weight to solve real-world problems.
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How Does Altitude Affect Volume, Weight, and Mass?
Learn how altitude impacts volume, weight, and mass. Real-world examples that can impact a student's life.
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Project: Understanding Density, Buoyancy, and Displacement
Students design and build a boat to explore the concepts of density, buoyancy, and displacement.
1-3 studentsMass, Weight, and Volume Slideshow
A visual guide to help students understand key concepts related to mass, weight, and volume, including how gravity affects these properties.
Mass
Mass
A measure of the amount of matter in an object, remaining constant regardless of location.
Weight
Weight
The force exerted by gravity on an object, varies depending on gravitational strength.
Volume
Volume
The amount of space an object occupies, measured in liters or cubic meters.
Gravity
Gravity
A force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Density
Density
Mass per unit volume of a substance, typically measured in grams per cubic centimeter.
Buoyancy
Buoyancy
An upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an immersed object.
Imperial Units
Imperial Units
A system of weights and measures originally developed in England, includes pounds and ounces for weight.
Metric System
Metric System
A decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter and the kilogram.
Displacement
Displacement
A method to measure an object's volume by noting the volume of fluid it displaces.
Specific Gravity
Specific Gravity
The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance; equivalently, it is the ratio of the mass of a substance to the mass of a reference substance for the same given volume.
Study Guide: Mass, Weight, and Volume
This is a list of things you should know from the materials to pass the assessment.
Session Schedule
Learning Gigs are self-paced and this schedule is only an aid for a classroom setting.- Watch 'Difference Between Weight and Mass' video.
- Read 'Difference Between Weight and Mass' and 'Difference Between Volume and Mass'.
- Discuss the key differences and why they matter in everyday life.
- Read 'Comparing Units of Volume'.
- Participate in a hands-on activity to measure different volumes using metric and imperial units.
- Watch 'Converting Customary Units of Capacity' to understand conversion between different systems.
- Engage in a group project to design a simple structure considering weight distribution and material volume.
- Explore 'How Does Altitude Affect Volume, Weight, and Mass?' to understand environmental effects on these measurements.
- Discuss how changes in altitude could affect the measurements of everyday objects.
- Review all readings and videos.
- Complete practice exercises on volume and weight conversions.
- Prepare for the upcoming assessment by solving problems from 'Volume Math Word Problems' and 'Weight Math Problems'.
- Present the group project on structure design.
- Take the assessment to test understanding of mass, weight, volume, and their conversions.
Session: 1
Introduction to concepts of mass, weight, and volume.
Session: 2
Exploring how measurements are used in various systems.
Session: 3
Deep dive into practical applications of volume and mass.
Session: 4
Review and reinforce learning with practical exercises.
Session: 5
Assessment and project presentations.
This Learning Gig development generously funded by Pioneer Basement Solutions.