Weight on Balance

Worksheet Description

This worksheet contains illustrations of balance scales with various objects placed on them. Students are instructed to write down the total weight of the objects depicted on each scale. The objects vary across the scales, and there are no visible numerical indicators of weight, requiring the student to deduce the weight based on the equilibrium of the scale. Space is provided beside each balance scale for the students to record their answers.

The worksheet is intended to teach students how to infer the weight of objects by understanding the concept of balance. It develops critical thinking as students must analyze which side of the scale is heavier or if the objects are balanced, indicating equal weight. The activity also encourages estimation skills, as the weights are not directly given. Furthermore, it provides a practical application of the principles of weight and balance that are fundamental in science and mathematics.