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physical science Maturity 11-13

People use weights to measure things.

200 - gram balance scales.jpg
200 - gram balance scales.jpg
They use pounds and ounces. This helps people buy things like wool. It helps us know how heavy things are. It is a very old way to weigh. Do you know how much you weigh?

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