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Newton Scale
Item #PX-1090
$52.00
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| Unit Price | $52.00 |
| 10+ | $49.00 |
Distinguish mass from weight
The Newton Scale is a simple yet powerful tool for helping students understand the difference between mass and weight. By measuring force directly in newtons, this scale makes gravity’s role in weight unmistakably clear. Students quickly see that while mass remains constant, weight depends on gravitational force—an insight that can be difficult to grasp using mass-only measurements. Compact, intuitive, and classroom-ready, the Newton Scale supports hands-on investigations that connect forces, motion, and measurement in a meaningful way.
Why Teachers Love the Newton Scale
- Clarifies a common misconception: Makes the distinction between mass and weight concrete and measurable.
- Direct force measurement: Reads force in newtons, reinforcing correct scientific units and terminology.
- Versatile classroom tool: Works across multiple topics in mechanics and force investigations.
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What You Can Teach with the Newton Scale
Ideal for upper elementary through high school physical science and physics:
- Mass vs. weight: Compare mass-based measurements with force-based weight measurements.
- Gravitational force: Explore how gravity affects weight.
- Newton’s Laws: Relate force measurements to motion and acceleration.
- Forces & free-body diagrams: Measure applied forces directly.
- Units and measurement: Reinforce proper use of newtons as a unit of force.
The Benefit of Having More Than One Newton Scale
Using multiple Newton Scales allows students to simultaneously work in small groups, encouraging collaboration and reducing wait time during labs. With more than one scale, students can collect different measurements in the same system, compare forces side by side, test multiple variables at once, and verify results through repeated trials. This not only improves data quality but also supports inquiry-based learning—helping students build confidence by collecting and analyzing their own measurements rather than watching a single demonstration.
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