Intro Objective 09/17/12 Apply mass measurement to solve the CSI case. Pick up Weekly Worksheet from back table: What is the definition of ‘mass’? New Grades posted on the Student Wall.
MASS Case file page: 05
Mass What is Mass? The measure of how much matter something contains. Mass IS NOT Weight Weight measures the force of gravity on something
Mass Grams Grams Grams Grams Grams Grams Grams Triple Beam Balance Base unit for mass Measures small objects Ex: pencils, quarters The tool used to measure mass in lab
Mass How much is a gram? How much is a gram? How much is a gram? How many pounds are in a kilogram? 1 penny = about 2 ½ grams 1 kilogram = about 2 ½ pounds
Mass Summary: The base unit for measuring mass in the metric system is the gram. One penny equals about 2 ½ grams. Grams are measured with a tool called the Triple Beam Balance.
Objective 09/17/12 Outro Apply mass measurement to solving the CSI case. Put in order from HEAVIEST to LIGHTEST: kilogram, milligram, gram, centigram.