Weighing Pennies

To find out how much one penny weighs, it's best to weigh 10, or 100, and divide.

Subject: Mathematics
Topics:
- Measurement
- Decimals
Grades: 4 - 5
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can use a small scale to measure weight in ounces
- Can quickly divide decimal numbers by powers of ten

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