Year 1
To compare masses using non-standard units
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- In this lesson, we will use non-standard units to measure the mass of toys in the balance scales.
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4 Questions
Q1.
Select the correct answer for what the scale is showing.
The clock is heavier than the coins.
The coins are heavier than the clock.
Q2.
Select the correct answer for what the scales are showing.
The money is lighter than the ball.
The scale is balanced.
Q3.
Which one would be the heaviest?
child
Q4.
Which one would be the lightest?
car
4 Questions
Q1.
Estimate how many cubes would weigh the same as this mobile phone.
1 cube
100 cubes
Q2.
If I had 20 cubes on one side of the balance scales, how many would I need to on the other side to balance the scales?
12
23
Q3.
Estimate how many marbles, you would need to balance the scales with a teddy bear on.
0 marbles
70 marbles
Q4.
Which object has the lightest mass?
the house plant