Measuring Mass with a Balance Scale

Measuring Mass with a Balance Scale

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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This video tutorial teaches how to measure mass using a balance scale. It begins with an introduction to the concept of mass and the tools used for measurement, such as balance scales. The tutorial explains the importance of ensuring the scale is balanced before taking measurements. It provides step-by-step examples of measuring the mass of a glue stick and a carrot, emphasizing the process of adding weights until the scale is balanced. By the end, viewers will understand how to accurately measure mass in grams using a balance scale.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary tool used to measure the mass of small objects?

Thermometer

Balance scale

Ruler

Protractor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when using a balance scale?

Placing the object in the wrong container

Using the wrong units

Not letting the scale balance before reading

Not using enough weights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in measuring the mass of an object using a balance scale?

Add weights to the scale

Read the scale immediately

Calibrate the scale

Place the object in one container

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you know when the balance scale is ready to be read?

When the object is heavier than the weights

When the scale is completely balanced

When the weights are equal

When the scale tips to one side

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the mass of the glue stick measured in the lesson?

15 grams

20 grams

10 grams

5 grams

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When measuring the carrot, what was the initial weight added to the scale?

5 grams

10 grams

15 grams

20 grams

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final mass of the carrot as measured in the lesson?

42 grams

40 grams

46 grams

44 grams

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