schmied/reid©2009	Measuring Matter
all rights reserved	Mass Techniques

Mass is a measure of the amount of atoms (matter) an object possesses. Scientists have many different ways to measure mass. We use Triple beam balances and electronic balances to measure mass at Skyview. At first we use Triple beam balances because these balances require you to learn how to interpolate values on a number line, a valuable skill, and do not need electricity to work.

See Tool reading slide show to practice reading metric tools. Click the TBB to go there

	Mass Measuring Techniques & OPDEF Rubric
	Practice using the OHAUS Triple Beam Balance!! SELECT: OHAUS Triple Beam Balance: Practice Weighing
	Data Table 1 - Measuring Mass of Various Objects - Direct Method
	Data Table 2 - Measuring Mass by the Subtraction Method
	Data Table 3 - Measuring Mass by the Addition Method
	Instructions for Mass OPDEFS Figures 1, 2 & 3
	Consumer Investigation of the Mass of __________Skittles
	Does Air Have Mass? Unit Assessment
	Worm Ranching Section
	HO - Volume & Temp, Length / Metric Conversion Review
	HO - Metric Scavenger Hunt

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