Comparing Masses
Students will compare the masses of objects directly and using a balance scale, using the terms "heavier", "lighter", and "about the same mass".
Key Questions
- How does a balance scale help us compare mass?
- Can a big object be lighter than a small object?
- What does it mean for two objects to have the same mass?
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