BalanceShip Lesson Plans

2026 - 2027

 
 
 

Pre-assessment

 
 
 

Exploring Scientific Method and Inquiry with a Balance Scale

 
 
 

Using Scientific Method to Explore Weight & Distance

 
 
 

Weight & Distance with Inequalities

 
 
 

Equalities and Inequalities and Their Symbols in Challenge Mode

 
 
 

Building with Legos on a Cargo Ship

 
 
 

Competing to Get the Treasure on the Island

 
 
 

Using Animals to Predict Weights and Equalities

 
 
 

engineering a balanced seesaw

 
 
 

Post-Assessment


Additional Resources

 
 

full Book

 
 

Instructional resources

 
 

> worksheets

 
 

> Inquiry laminated sheet

 
 

Vocabulary

 
 

standards

 

 

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