Second Grade L.A.S.E.R. Science

Balancing and Weighing

This unit introduces students to the relationship between balance and weight. Experiences with a beam balance introduce students to the concept that amount of weight, position of weight, and position of the fulcrum affect balance. Work with an equal-arm balance challenges students to place objects in serial order on the basis of weight and to appreciate that weighing is the process of balancing an object against a certain number of standard objects. In the final lessons, students turn to a series of problem-solving investigations with the equal-arm balance and cupfuls of four different foods. These activities provide an opportunity to explore the relationship between weight, density, and volume.
 (Source: Carolina Biological Supply- http://www.carolina.com/STC/units/balancing.asp)

 

 

 

Jody and Beau balance the equal arm balance.

 

 

 

 

 

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                             Anthony and Mataya explore balancing their equal arm balance with crayons and pencils.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Andrew and Hunter try to balance their equal arm      balances,too!                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                 

Hunter, Andrew, Jessica and Christian work on their mobiles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                     Jody adds to her simple mobile.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                 Claire works to balance her simple mobile.

 

 

 

 

 

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