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Student Instructions
If we weigh something we can find its mass.
Use unifix cubes on the other side of the balance scale to see how much an object weighs (Its mass)
1. Press the 
button INSIDE THIS activity
2. Make sure the scales are balanced.
3. Choose something that is not too heavy to weigh and put it in one side of the scales.
4. Add unifix cubes to the other side until the scales are balanced.
5. Take a 
of the whole thing.
6. Count up the unifix cubes.
7. Use the 
or 
to write how much it weighed (Eg Its mass was the same as 20 unifix cubes)
8. Record what happened. Remember to use the technical words WEIGHED, MASS, SCALES and UNIFIX CUBES.
9. Use the 
to investigate some other items and record your findings
10. Tap the 
to upload your work.
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
This activity can be used in small groups or pairs, with only one Ipad, with students tapping the three dots and EDIT PEOPLE, and editing people in their group.
