Measuring Matter in Second Grade

Students in Mrs. Yuska’s Second Grade class were joined by Principal Weiss as they used the iPad Minis to enhance a lesson on the properties of matter. Through this Discovery Education exploration they were able to learn how different types of matter have different properties, including mass and strength. The exploration allowed the students to measure and compare the mass of three balls made of different materials using a balance as well as create bookshelves out of three different materials to see which would be strong enough to support books. This lesson provided each child with an opportunity for a "hands-on" experience that they wouldn't normally experience.