Mass Using Grams
Lesson
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Matter is what all objects are made of.  Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

Key Fact
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass.

A gram is used to measure lighter objects.

gram

paper clip

 

A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram.

Look at each item below. Try to image picking up each item.
 To find the mass of each object below you would use grams.


The mass of a cookie would be found using grams.



The mass of a dime would be found using grams.




The mass of a peanut would be found using grams.

 

worm Remember: A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass.  A gram is used to measure lighter objects.

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