Resource 2: Pupil instructions for estimating and comparing weights
Teacher resource for planning or adapting to use with pupils
One member of the group picks up and feels the weight of two objects, e.g. a stone and a bean, one after the other. Which feels heavier? Complete the table below.
Another member now uses the balance to compare the weights and completes the table.
Repeat this for all the objects, comparing two objects at a time, allowing each member of the group to participate.
Pin your table on the wall and look at each other’s results.
| Objects | Which feels heavier | Which weighs heavier on balance |
|---|---|---|
| the ball and a bean | the ball | the ball |
| a bean and a stone | the stone | the bean |
| a bean bag and a stone | ||
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Resource 1: Simple balance
