Measuring Mass in Grams and Kilograms

The video tutorial introduces the concept of mass, explaining it as the amount of matter in an object. It covers the metric units of mass, kilograms, and grams, and demonstrates how to estimate and measure the mass of various objects using a scale. The tutorial includes practical exercises to help students understand the difference between capacity and mass, and how to choose the appropriate unit for measuring different items.

What is the metric unit used to measure mass?

• Milliliter

• Meter

• Liter

• Kilogram

Which of the following objects is likely to have a mass of about one kilogram?

• A tennis ball

• A baseball bat

• A dictionary

• A paper clip

When measuring the mass of a liquid, what term is used?

• Weight

• Volume

• Density

• Capacity

Which object was found to be less than one kilogram during the activity?

• Football

• Baseball bat

• Jam jar

• Tennis ball

How many grams are there in one kilogram?

• 500

• 100

• 1500

• 1000

Which of these items is approximately one gram?

• A football

• A jam jar

• A paper clip

• A tennis ball

What was the actual mass of the die in the activity?

• About one gram

• Exactly one gram

• Less than one gram

• More than one gram

Which unit would be more appropriate to measure the mass of a toothbrush?

• Kilograms

• Meters

• Liters

• Grams

What is the better unit to measure the mass of a television?

• Milliliters

• Liters

• Kilograms

• Grams

What does the activity with the die, battery, and toy demonstrate about one gram?

• One gram is a small amount

• One gram is the same as one liter

• One gram is a large amount

• One gram is equal to one kilogram