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Science Sampler - Project weigh-in: Learning about mass and weight

Science Scope -- September 2005

Using the triple beam balance to measure mass in metrics is just one of the many skills we want our students to master. This article highlights a few effective and fun approaches to develop this skill over a couple of interesting days. With each activity, students are actively involved in the construction of knowledge. What is mass and how is it measured?
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