Mass
TEKS Objective
The student is expected to measure, test, and record physical properties of matter, including temperature, mass, magnetism, and the ability to sink or float.
Essential Understanding
The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties and those properties determine how matter is classified, changed, and used.
Science Background
Weight and Mass: University of Colorado (website) - Explains the difference between weight and mass.
Weight and Mass
University of Colorado, www.colorado.edu
Mass vs. Weight: NASA Stennis Space Center (website) - Information, poster and activities focused on mass and weight.
Mass vs. Weight
NASA Stennis Space Center, www.education.ssc.nasa.gov
Signature Lesson
Worth the Weight: Utah Education Network (website) - Students practice measuring weight in grams and kilograms.
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TEKS - Additional Resources
Supporting Lessons
Your Weight on Other Worlds: Exploratorium (website) - Interactive calculator determines what your weight would be on other planets.
Your Weight on Other Worlds
Exploratorium, www.exploratorium.edu
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