Estimating Mass in Grams and Kilograms

What is a measure of how much matter an object has.

• weight

• gravity

• mass

• volume

What units do we use to measure mass?

• meters and kilometers

• grams and kilograms

• liters and milliliters

• ounces and pounds

What metric unit of mass would you use to measure a piece of paper?

• kg

• g

• mL

• L

What metric unit o mass would you use to measure a small amount of salt?

• kg

• g

Use the balance scale to answer the question.

The orange is heavier than the grapes.

• True

• False

Use the balance scale to answer the statement.

The mass of the banana is less than 5 units.

• True

• False

Sarah has a mass of 32 kilograms. John is 7 kilograms heavier. What is John's mass?

• 39 kilograms

• 38 kilograms

• 37 kilograms

• 25 kilograms

Order these items from lightest to heaviest.

• bike, lightbulb, glass of milk
• lightbulb, bike, glass of milk
• lightbulb, glass of milk, bike
• glass of milk, lightbulb, bike

The weight of a person would be measured with...

• Grams

• Kilograms

What is the best estimate of mass for the bicycle?

• 13 g

• 13 kg