Measuring Mass in Science Worksheet

Syllabus: NSW 7-10 Science (2023)

Focus Area: Observing the Universe, Working Scientifically

Focus Group: Practice of Science, Conducting Investigations, Processing Data and Information

Content descriptor:

• Use a variety of analog and digital measuring devices in scientific investigations to compare the range, sensitivity and accuracy of observations provided by those instruments
• Record observations and measurements accurately, using correct units for physical quantities
• Tabulate and graph data from an investigation to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

• Use a range of representations to organise data, including graphs, keys, models, diagrams, tables and spreadsheets

• Include sources, titles, labels and scales when displaying data in a graph

• Select the type of graph best suited to represent various single datasets and justify this choice

Item description: double-sided A4 worksheet with a variety of activities to address the above content descriptor.

Uses:

• Guiding resource for teachers: the worksheet assists regular classroom teachers in delivering structured and effective lessons with ease.
• Casual lessons: save time creating resources for casual lessons. These worksheets are ready-to-use and promote meaningful learning during casual lessons.
• Support classroom setting: designed to provide clear, accessible science content which supports literacy and numeracy.
• Resource for absent students: an ideal take-home resource to minimise learning gaps for absent students.