1. oneone SK-5 Objective: To use a triple beam balance in order to determine the mass of an object. Core Question: How can you find the mass of an object? Drill: In your Drill Book, estimate the mass of the following objects: 1. pencil2. plastic ruler 3. flip card4. object of your choice (must be less than 600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

2. oneone SK-5 How can you find the actual masses of these objects? Share with your neighbor. Open Discussion

3. oneone SK-5 Triple Beam Balance Instructions w/Balances - (SAVE PAPERS) Lets Practice http://www.ohaus.com/input/tutorials/tbb/tbbentry.swf Exit Slip: Triple Beam Balance Practice

4. oneone SK-5 Homework: 1.Explain 5 things that could cause an incorrect mass when using the triple beam balance. 2. Bring in objects.

5. oneone SK-5 Objective: To use a triple beam balance in order to determine the mass of an object. Core Question: How can you find the mass of an object? Drill: 1. Get a triple beam balance. (one per pair) 2. Zero the balance. 3. On your dry erase board write one problem that could cause an incorrect mass when ` using the triple beam balance.

6. oneone SK-5 ACTIVITY 1 Find the masses of the 4 objects from your previous drill. Write the information where you made your predictions?

7. oneone SK-5 EVALAUTION Write a 1 sentence evaluation about your ability to estimate mass. Then support your statement with data.

8. oneone SK-5 ACTIVITY 2 Predict the masses of the objects you brought in. Then find the actual masses of the objects? Record your predictions and measurements.

9. oneone SK-5 HOMEWORK PARAGRAPH Explain what you have learned about mass, weight and the triple beam balance. Use examples for support. Remember – “A” means OUTSTANDING!!! “SEE” the answer!!!

10. oneone SK-5 Objective: To use a triple beam balance in order to determine the mass of an object. Core Question: How can you find the mass of an object? Drill: In your Drill Book, estimate the mass of the following objects: 1. pencil2. plastic ruler 3. flip card4. object of your choice (must be less than 600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

11. oneone SK-5 Objective: To use a triple beam balance in order to determine the mass of an object. Core Question: How can you find the mass of an object? Drill: In your Drill Book, estimate the mass of the following objects: 1. pencil2. plastic ruler 3. flip card4. object of your choice (must be less than 600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

12. oneone SK-5 Objective: To use a triple beam balance in order to determine the mass of an object. Core Question: How can you find the mass of an object? Drill: In your Drill Book, estimate the mass of the following objects: 1. pencil2. plastic ruler 3. flip card4. object of your choice (must be less than 600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

13. oneone SK-5 Objective: To use a triple beam balance in order to determine the mass of an object. Core Question: How can you find the mass of an object? Drill: In your Drill Book, estimate the mass of the following objects: 1. pencil2. plastic ruler 3. flip card4. object of your choice (must be less than 600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

14. oneone SK-5 Objective: To use a triple beam balance in order to determine the mass of an object. Core Question: How can you find the mass of an object? Drill: In your Drill Book, estimate the mass of the following objects: 1. pencil2. plastic ruler 3. flip card4. object of your choice (must be less than 600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

15. oneone CS-1B Summary Question On your paper, write 2 GOOD observations about the thumb on your left hand. Homework: Ditto – Observations 2