Measuring Weight - Elementary Mathematics Explained

Explore the fundamental concepts of measuring weight in this educational video from the Elementary Mathematics series. Learn about the history of weighing objects, dating back to ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian times, and understand the modern metric and imperial unit systems. Discover how to use scales, read approximate quantities, and gain practical experience with numbers and basic arithmetic operations. Compare the weights of everyday objects and larger animals, developing intuition for measurement. Understand the differences between measuring and counting in arithmetic, and how weight measurement connects mathematical concepts to real-world applications. Gain valuable insights for teachers, parents, and anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of basic mathematics through this hands-on approach to weight measurement.

Intro to measuring weight
Using scales to measure weight
Metric system 1795
How much do things weigh?
Weights of biggish animals
Reading scales