Science Tools Lesson Ideas

First Grade

Primary Balance/ Double Pan Balance

Concepts

GLE

Tool Activities

Properties of Matter: Mass and Temperature

 

Given an equal arm balance and various objects, illustrate arrangements in which the beam is balanced

 

Properties of Matter/ Characteristics of Plants and Animals

Describe how tools have helped scientists make better observations (magnifiers, balances, thermometers

Unit D

Chapter 11

Lesson 3

pp. 324-325

 

 

Scientific Inquiry

All Units

Observe using simple tools and equipment (magnifiers/ hand lenses, magnets, equal arm balances, thermometers)

 

 

Measure length, mass, and temperature using standard and non-standard units

 

 

Compare amounts/ measurements

 

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