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Coat-hanger Scales| Questacon

Text Coat-hanger Scales| Questacon

TLF ID A006037

In this activity, students make balance scales from coat hangers and use them to compare the weights of familiar objects. The activity includes a list of what is required, suggestions of what to do and notice, questions to ask, an explanation for the underlying science of what students observe and suggestions for other related activities.

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Educational details

Educational value
  • Teaching and learning
Year level

F; 1

Topics Materials Mass Predictions (Science) Balance scales Informal units
Learning area
  • Science
  • Mathematics

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  • Name: Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
  • Organization: Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
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  • Address: AUSTRALIA
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  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Text
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