Gravity, mass and weight

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Wendy Burn
Gravity, mass and weight
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Physics: KS3 scheme of work planner
Resource type
Student activity
Starter/Plenary
Complete lesson

This resource is ideal to use as a structure to a lesson on weight and mass. There are plenty of opportunities for students to discuss their observations of what is a tricky concept to grasp.

There is a 'think, pair, share' starter activity to find out students prior knowledge and misconceptions. The following tasks encourage students to think about the differences between mass and weight. 

The main activity is a practical investigation in which students measure the mass and weight of different objects. Finally, they look at mass and weight on different planets. There is a suggested homework  included.

Teaching notes are on the final slide.

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