This document provides instructions for students to practice measuring mass using a triple beam balance (TBB). It outlines activities for students to complete in class that involve using the TBB on Moodle or at stations, and answering questions about what they learned. Students are assigned to groups and given homework if any activities are not finished in class.

1. Warm Up
1. HAND IN:
**Homer Simpson/Crocodile Sheet
**Any corrections or work you owe
2. Take out: YELLOW note packet
3. Pick up a white sheet from the front--complete the double bar graph side ONLY!!
**Bar for 2004 is on the LEFT each time!!
Agenda
*Graph Practice
*TBB introduction

4. 300
0 mass = 303.5g
3.5
This reads 3.5--just like
on a ruler!

5. What's the mass shown?

6. 400
4 8 0 . 5 g 80
0. 5
480.5g
0.5

7. Tips for Using a TBB
1. Always make sure the pointer is at ZERO!
2. Start with the HUNDREDS rider. Then the TENS, and finally move the ONES.
3. Use your PENCIL tip to move the ONES rider!
4. When the pointer is back at ZERO, record your mass.
Let's practice!
Click the TBB

8. Click the TBB for some more practice!

9. Exit Pass
**You only need to write the ANSWER!!**
1. We use cm to measure __________.
2. ____________ tells how much liquid or gas you have in a container--how much space it takes up.
3. A triple beam balance measures _________________.
volume mass
length temperature

10. Warm Up
1. ONLY #1-12 get your netbooks and login to MOODLE!
2. In your notebook: tell the measurement on each of the tools below.
Agenda
*Warm Up
*TBB practice: Moodle & Stations

11. Tips for Using a TBB
1. Always make sure the pointer is at ZERO!
2. Start with the HUNDREDS rider. Then the TENS, and finally move the ONES.
3. Use your PENCIL tip to move the ONES rider!
4. When the pointer is back at ZERO, record your mass.

12. Goal: To practice measuring accurately with the Triple Beam Balance.
Todo:
Group 1: Complete the activities on Moodle...follow the directions on
your activity sheet!
Group 2: Complete the Triple Beam Balance Lab. Find the mass of
the objects at your station. THEN, answer the questions on LLP.
BOTH GROUPS: Whatever you don't finish is HOMEWORK!!

13. HOMEWORK
1. Finish your TBB activity from today!
2. Finish any work you owe me!!

14. Warm Up
1. ONLY #13-29 get your netbooks and login to MOODLE!
2. HAND IN: Triple Beam Balance sheets from yesterday!
3. PICK UP and complete the white sheet--BOTH SIDES!!
Agenda
*Warm Up
*Day 2 TBB practice:
Moodle & Stations

15. Goal: To practice measuring accurately with the Triple Beam Balance.
Todo:
Group 1: Complete the activities on Moodle...follow the directions on
your activity sheet!
Group 2: Complete the Triple Beam Balance Lab. Find the mass of
the objects at your station. THEN, answer the questions on LLP.
BOTH GROUPS: Whatever you don't finish is HOMEWORK!!

16. Exit Card: What is the measurement??
1.
2. Tell 2 things you learned about the Triple Beam Balance these past two days.

17. HOMEWORK
1. Finish your TBB activity from today!
2. Finish any work you owe me!!