Measuring Mass and Weight
Students will measure mass using grams and kilograms and understand the concept of weight.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between mass and weight.
- Construct a method to estimate the mass of an object without a scale.
- Justify the choice of grams or kilograms for measuring different objects.
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