Lesson 9: Using Animals to Predict Weights and Equalities
30-45 minutes
Lesson Objectives:
Determine weight and placement of weights on a scale to balance the scale.
Use number sentences and fact families to describe the activity on the balance scale.
Use the math signs = , < , and > in number equations.
Represent a series of objects balanced on a scale using addition and multiplication.
Represent fractions and decimals using blocks and spacing on a balance scale.
Materials Needed:
NoRILLA Balance Scales
Animal Shaped Blocks
Additional pre-built blocks from the NoRILLA set (standard blocks)