One way we measure how heavy things are is by using pounds.
A loaf of sandwich bread weighs about one pound. So do a box of butter and a can of soup. Imagine feeling one of these in your hands.
What can you find that weighs about one pound?
You can take a picture, make a sketch, or bring objects to show. Bring back at least one example of something that weighs about one pound.Off You Go!
For Teachers
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6+
Extend
After the class has discussed the questions above, you can extend this activity by posing the following questions: