Weight and Mass

__________ is the amount of matter in an object. It does not change regardless of location

• Weight

• Mass

______________ is how heavy an object is. It is determined by the pull of gravity

• Weight

• Mass

We use a ________________ to measure the weight and mass of an object.

• Thermometer

• Scale/Balance Scale

• Clock

• Ruler/Yard Stick

What are the two systems of measurement? (Hint: There is more than one answer!)

• Customary

• American

• European

• Metric

Which unit is most appropriate when measuring the weight of a paperclip?

• Ounces

• Pounds

• Grams

• Milligrams

What unit of measurement would you use to measure the mass of a science textbook?

• miligrams

• grams

• kilograms

What unit of measurement is most appropriate when measuring the mass of a school bus?

• ounces

• pounds

• grams

• kilograms

What unit of measurement is most appropriate when measuring the weight of a horse?

• ounces

• pounds

• grams

• milligrams

What unit of measurement is most appropriate when measuring the weight of a bag of apples?

• ounces

• grams

• pounds

• tons

Which is most likely the mass of a textbook?

• 1 gram (g)

• 100 grams (g)

• 1 kilogram (kg)

• 100 kilograms (kg)