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Estimating Weight in Ounces
Light Weights – Balance scale (use the red 1-ounce weights)
Weigh the two items in the table below.
Weigh these objects
1.
Weight of
12 pennies
2.
Weight of
the bag of pennies
Now put the scale away.
Weight (name the units)
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Pick up the objects below and estimate the weights.
You can hold one of the objects above that you’ve already weight in one hand, and one
object below in the other hand, to help you estimate the weights.
After you’ve written your estimates, have them checked before weighing the objects.
In the last two rows, you can find some other things that can be weighed on this scale and
estimate their weights.
Object
1. 13 pencils
2. The bundle of pencils
3. 25 Quarters
4.
5.
Your Estimate
(name the units)
Actual Weight
(name the units)
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Estimating Weight in Pounds
Medium Weights – Platform scale (take the dish on and off as needed)
Weigh the two items in the table below.
Weigh these objects
1.
A small bag of gravel
2.
A gallon of water
Now put the scale away.
Weight (name the units)
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Pick up the objects below and estimate the weights.
You can hold one of the objects above that you’ve already weight in one hand, and one
object below in the other hand, to help you estimate the weights.
After you’ve written your estimates, have them checked before weighing the objects.
In the last two rows, you can find some other things that can be weighed on this scale and
estimate their weights.
Object
1. Large bag of gravel
2. A 6-pack of water
3. 2 cartons of milk
3. A brick
5.
6.
Your Estimate
(name the units)
Actual Weight
(name the units)
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Name _____________________________
Date _________________
Estimating Weight in Pounds
Heavy Weights – Bathroom scale
How much does a small cinder block weigh?
Now put the scale away.
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Pick up the objects below and estimate the weights.
You can pick up the small cinder block again to compare it with the weight of the other
items to help you estimate the weights.
After you’ve written your estimates, have them checked before weighing the objects.
In the last two rows, you can find some other things that can be weighed on this scale and
estimate their weights.
Object
1. 5 Math Expressions books
2. A large carton of books
3. A large cinder block
3. A large rock
5.
6.
Your Estimate
(name the units)
Actual Weight
(name the units)
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Find Your Own
Find some more things you’d like to estimate the weight of -- small, large, or in between.
You can also weigh combinations of things – perhaps you and a friend.
Pick them up and guess their weights. Write down your estimate. Include the units.
Then weigh them and write down the actual weights.
Guess your own weight!
Item
Estimated Weight
Actual Weight
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