Estimating Mass in Grams and Kilograms

What is "mass"?

• how heavy something is

• how long something is

• how tall something is

Which unit do you use to weigh very light / small objects?

• gram (g)

• kilogram (kg)

What do you use to measure a small book?

• grams

• kilograms

What do you use to weigh a glass of water?

• grams (g)

• kilograms (kg)

What do you use to measure an elephant?

• kilograms (kg)

• grams (g)

What do you use to weigh a hamster?

• grams (g)

• kilograms (kg)

What do you use to weigh a dog?

• kilograms (kg)

• grams (g)

What do you use to weigh an earring?

• grams (g)

• kilograms (kg)

What do you use to measure a basket of fruits?

• grams (g)

• kilograms (kg)

What do you use to weigh a cheetah?

• grams (g)

• kilograms (kg)