This unit was developed by Mrs. VanTine, math teacher and Mr. Hoffman science teacher in the middle school. This unit involved sixth grade math students and eighth grade science students.
Key Points
 | The experienced eighth grade students were responsible for teaching some key skills and concepts to the sixth grade students. |
| Students learned how to use a triple-beam balance. |
| Students used mass determination skills. |
| Students graphed results using previous knowledge. |
| Students created hypotheses related to expected outcome. |
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