About This Lesson
Children construct a home-made balance to approximately measure the weight of everyday items. Aligned with Common Core Standards: 3.MD.2
Subject
Math — Measurement and Data • Science — Physical Science
Grade Level
Grades K-5
Resource Type
Lesson Plan
Standards Alignment
Common Core State Standards
License
Resources
External resources
Standards
Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l). Add, subtract, multiply, or divide to solve one-step word problems involving masses or volumes that are given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings (such as a beaker with a measurement scale) to represent the problem.
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Able to be at home.