TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE

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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. pencil 2. plastic ruler3. flip card 4. object of your choice

(must be less than

600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

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How can you find the actual masses of these objects?

Share with your neighbor. 

Open Discussion

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Triple Beam Balance Instructions w/Balances -

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Lets Practice http://www.ohaus.com/input/tutorials/tbb/tbbentry.swf

Exit Slip: Triple Beam Balance Practice

TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE

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Homework: 1. Explain 5 things that could

cause an incorrect mass when using the triple beam balance.2. Bring in objects.

TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE Day 2

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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.

TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE Day 2

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ACTIVITY 1 

Find the masses of the 4 objects from your previous drill.

Write the information where you made your predictions?

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EVALAUTION 

Write a 1 sentence evaluation about your ability to estimate mass. Then support your statement with data.

TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE Day 2

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ACTIVITY 2 

Predict the masses of the objects you brought in.

Then find the actual masses of the objects?

Record your predictions and measurements.

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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!!!

TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE

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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. pencil 2. plastic ruler3. flip card 4. object of your choice

(must be less than

600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE

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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. pencil 2. plastic ruler3. flip card 4. object of your choice

(must be less than

600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE

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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. pencil 2. plastic ruler3. flip card 4. object of your choice

(must be less than

600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE

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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. pencil 2. plastic ruler3. flip card 4. object of your choice

(must be less than

600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE

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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. pencil 2. plastic ruler3. flip card 4. object of your choice

(must be less than

600 g) ***Remember…A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

Making Observations

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Summary Question

On your paper, write 2 GOOD observations about the thumb on your left hand.

Homework: Ditto – Observations 2