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Are You Well Balanced?

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The GIANT Encyclopedia of Math Activities for Children 3 to 6

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The GIANT Encyclopedia of Math Activities for Children 3 to 6

Materials

child's balance scale

small objects, such as 1" snapping cubes, rubber insects, crayons,

buttons, and so on

chart paper

Instructions

1. Put the balance scale and small objects in a learning center and invite the
children to experiment with balancing the scale to determine which objects
are the heaviest, which are lightest, and how many objects it takes to balance
both sides of the scale.
2. Encourage the children to keep track of the results, and chart them as a class.

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