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Earth Science: Measuring Mass and Volume (Module 1, Topic 5)

14 minutes 41 seconds

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Digital illustration of a triple beam balance scale with a beaker filled with blue liquid. Text above reads, what is the mass of the beaker and fluid?

This program shows students how to measure the mass and volume of irregular- and regular-shaped objects. Students will learn how to measure mass using a triple beam balance and a digital scale. Next, they will learn how to measure volume using a ruler and through the water displacement method. Part of the "Earth Science" series.

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Runtime: 14 minutes 41 seconds

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