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Earth Science Modules: 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 Modules" series.

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Runtime: 14 minutes 41 seconds

Topic: Mathematics, Science
Subtopic: Mathematics, Science Experiments, Science Methods
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
Standards:

Release Year: 2018
Producer/Distributor: WHRO Education
Series: Earth Science Modules

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Wide shot of an active volcano at night. Text reads, "Geology, the study of the origin of the Earth, along with its rocks, minerals, landforms, and all of the processes that have affected them over the course of Earth's history."

Split screen photos of a flat snowy area and the ocean. Text reads, Scientific methods. Step 1: Problem or Question. Why does the fresh water in ponds freeze before the salt water in oceans.

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?

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Digital map of Earth with an overlay illustration of a flat sphere shape. Text reads, "Robinson Projection."

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Digital map of earth with longitudinal lines running all the way across. The time on the clock is labeled on bottom and the time differences are labeled on top. The middle section is labeled at 12:00 and 0 time difference.