Surf for More Math

Lesson 7 - Estimating and Measuring Mass

To encourage your child to have fun on the Web while learning about Estimating and Measuring Mass, here are some games and interactive activities they can do on their own or in pairs.

Goal

Estimate and measure the masses of objects.

Builds Upon

Student Book pages 276-277

Instructions for Use

Animal Weigh In lets your child estimate and measure masses of animals using metric and non-metric systems of weight.

To use Animal Weigh In, click on the level of difficulty and then the 'Start' button. Drag the weighs on the scale to match the weight of the animal. Click the 'Balance' button to check the answers. The exercise converts between metric and non-metric systems of weight.

Mass helps your child practice measuring mass.

Click on the 'New Problem' button. Input the mass needed in the text box to balance the scale. Press 'Enter' on the keyboard. Click on the 'New Problem' button for the new example.

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		Surf for More Math Lesson 7 - Estimating and Measuring Mass To encourage your child to have fun on the Web while learning about Estimating and Measuring Mass, here are some games and interactive activities they can do on their own or in pairs. Goal Estimate and measure the masses of objects. Builds Upon Student Book pages 276-277 Instructions for Use Animal Weigh In lets your child estimate and measure masses of animals using metric and non-metric systems of weight. To use Animal Weigh In, click on the level of difficulty and then the 'Start' button. Drag the weighs on the scale to match the weight of the animal. Click the 'Balance' button to check the answers. The exercise converts between metric and non-metric systems of weight. Mass helps your child practice measuring mass. Click on the 'New Problem' button. Input the mass needed in the text box to balance the scale. Press 'Enter' on the keyboard. Click on the 'New Problem' button for the new example.