2. With your partner, make a list of a) 5 things that weight under 1kg; b) 5 things that weigh over 1kg.
a)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
< 1kg b)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
We can use a number of instruments to measure weight. Some are used to measure heavier things, while others are used to measure lighter things.
> 1kg
spring balance
kitchen scales
bathroom scales
3. With your partner, collect the items in the grid below. Estimate how much each item weighs and then use one of the instruments above to measure its exact weight.