Mass Learning Scale
• 4 – I can find the mass and weight of
various objects on Earth and on other
astronomical bodies.
• 3 – I can explain the relationship
between mass and weight.
• 2 – I can explain the relationship of
mass and gravity.
• 1 – I can define mass.
Mass, Weight and Gravity 11-08-12
• Label ISN p. 77 with above title
• Today you are going to investigate three
questions:
1. What is mass?
2. What is the relationship between the
mass of an object and gravity?
3. What is the relationship between mass
and weight?
Mass, Weight Gravity
Foldable
• Fold Paper in half
• like a booklet
• Divide the front
• page into 3 sections
Mass, Weight
Gravity Foldable
• Mass and Gravity
• Weight and Gravity
• Difference Between
• Mass and Weight
Mass, Weight Gravity Foldable
• Cut along the lines ON THE FRONT
COVER ONLY
• Draw lines on the inside page to divide
sections
Write answers here
for Mass and Gravity
Write answers here for
Weight and Gravity
Write answers here for
Difference between Mass and
Weight
Foldable
• When complete it gets taped onto ISN
p. 77
Lesson Overview
• With a partner and computer you will:
– Investigate the three questions using:
• Both in DE and website links
– Record information in your foldable as you
work through the resources.
• Stay on task or you will not be ready for the lab
tomorrow.
Mass, Weight and Gravity 11-08-12
1. What is mass?
2. What is the relationship between the mass
of an object and gravity?
3. What is the relationship between mass and
weight?
• Resources to answer the questions:
1. Log into DE -> Go to your science textbook
2. Go to Properties of Matter -> Select the Mass concept
3. Click on the Explore Tab and the Evaluate Tab
•
When you finish with DE, go to class site and
your class page to use the links to help you.
Mass, Weight and Gravity 11-08-12
• Use these resources to help you understand
the Mass, Weight and Gravity Relationship:
• http://www.wisconline.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=tp1
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• http://education.jlab.org/qa/mass_01.html
• http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weightmass.html