Weight and Mass

1. Rap-Listen to the rap and follow the directions given under "Process." After listening to this, you should have written or typed 2 complete sentences about both mass and weight. Complete sentences means beginning your sentences with a capital letter, ending with a period, using correct grammar, and writing complete thoughts  (not fragments). For example, "My dog is big." is a complete sentence. "Big dog." is NOT a complete sentence. Complete sentences have both a subject and a verb. Keep these suggestions in mind when writing your sentences. You will have 4 sentences total when you have finished number one.


2. Video and Real-Life Examples: Watch the video. Write (or type on a Word document) 3 real-life examples each of weight and mass. Write in complete sentences, using correct grammar. You should have 6 ideas total once you are finished. You do not have to have 6 sentences total if you are able to combine ideas into just a few sentences. The goal of this assignment is for you to relate weight and mass to real life... YOUR real life. What do weight and mass have to do with you, as a 4th grader at UP?


3. & 4. Venn Diagram-Create a Venn diagram (use the blank Venn diagram I have provided as #7 at the bottom of the "Process" tab) and compare/contrast weight and mass. You should have a minimum of 3 ideas per circle. So, there should be a heading in each circle of your Venn diagram, showing me which circle represents mass and which represents weight. Then, give 3 ideas for EACH circle. Finally, list any similarities between the two, if there are any. Leaving the middle section (where the circles meet) blank, is NOT an option. Think hard! :)

*The Venn diagram will be created using the tools in steps 3 and 4 of the "Process."  You will both read through the PowerPoint and watch the "Eureka!" video to help you complete this diagram.


5. Weight/Mass Lesson and Activity-Click on the link and read through the lesson about weight and mass. After reading the lesson, print the chart (I have provided a larger blank chart listed as #8 at the bottom of the "Process" tab). After printing the chart, weigh yourself on my scale at the front of the room. Then, complete the chart. Don't forget to put your name on the chart!


6. Write Your Own Rap!-Students, write your OWN rap about mass and weight. Now that you have listened to one and learned all about mass and weight, you should have some ideas. The link gives you some hints about how to write a rap. You do NOT have to follow these suggestions. They are just listed to help you if you need it. There is not a limit to how long or short your rap needs to be; however, you should have 5 things included in it: 1) define weight 2) define mass 3) give at least 1 real-life example of weight 4) give at least 1 real-life example of mass 5) write a verse that repeats 3 times in your rap. I would like the rap TYPED into a WORD DOCUMENT please.
*MOST IMPORTANTLY: HaVe FuN dOiNg ThIs :) If time permits, we will share our raps in class.


CONCLUSION: Visit the "Conclusion" tab now, located on the left side of the screen, underneath the "Evaluation" tab.