Bucket Balance

The Bucket Balance is a versatile and robust weighing tool designed to engage students in hands-on measurement activities. Featuring two 2.5-litre capacity buckets that can be easily removed for cleaning, this balance supports the weighing of a variety of relatively heavy solids and liquids. Its sturdy construction allows it to be completely dismantled for simple storage, making it practical for classroom use. This balance is ideal for comparing weights, helping students develop an intuitive sense of lighter and heavier objects while practising key skills such as measuring, estimating, and data collection. It supports curriculum areas including measurement and analytical reasoning, enabling students to understand fundamental concepts of weight and balance through interactive, tactile learning.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops understanding of weight, mass, and balance through practical experience.
• Encourages estimation and comparison skills using real-world objects.
• Supports data collection and analysis to interpret measurement outcomes.
• Promotes scientific inquiry by exploring solids and liquids in measurement tasks.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use to compare weights of classroom objects in hands-on maths or science activities.
• Incorporate into experiments involving solids and liquids to explore differences in mass.
• Challenge students to estimate and verify weight differences using the balance.
• Facilitate data recording activities where students log and analyse their results.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for students aged 6 years and older.
• Measurements: 47 cm (length) x 36 cm (width).
• Buckets have a 2.5-litre capacity and are removable for cleaning.
• Completely dismantlable for easy storage and transport.