Introduction

We all know that models are commonly used in science classes to help students understand scientific ideas. This is because students are frequently ignorant of the role, constraints, and purpose of the model in question. So, have you ever been given the task of making balancing beams? Or do you know how to make beam balance at home for a science project?

We understand that it can be difficult for kids to understand how objects relate to one another, particularly in terms of size and weight. A beam balance scale can help in this situation. This simple, ancient gadget allows children to see how different things’ weights relate to one another. With a coat hanger, some thread, and a couple of paper cups, you can create a simple beam balancing scale at home!

Supplies

To make your beam balance, you will need the following written materials.

Tools

• Coat hanger
• Wire thread

Materials

• Two paper cups
• Colours/stickers

Steps To Make Beam Balance For Science Project

You can make your beam balance scale by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Begin by creating the beam scale buckets. Make holes in two tiny paper cups with a hole punch.

Make holes

Step 2: Cut two pieces of twine, each about one foot long.

Cut the wire threads

Step 3: Pass the twine ends through the holes in the cups. Each cup should include one bit of twine. When you’re done, the twine pieces should form thin handles on the cups, like small bucket handles.

Attach it with the cups

Step 4: Take a coat hanger with a notch.

Coat hanger

Step 5: Using the wire handles, put the buckets on the clothes hanger. Hang the cups in the holes on opposite ends of the clothes hangers. Lift the scale and hold it by the top to check the buckets when you’re done.

Hang the cups

Step 6: Allow your children to decorate their new balancing scale buckets. Allow your children to decorate the scale using stickers, markers, and crayons.

Draw and Decorate

Step 7: Your balance scale can be hung on a doorknob. And now you can use your beam balance scale.

Beam balance scale

Recommendations

You’ll have to keep these things in your mind while making your beam balance:

• Handle the coat hanger with care. It can injure you.
• Wire thread should be used carefully.

So now it’s your chance to give it a try. I hope this post has helped you in teaching you how to make beam balance for science projects.

Saquib Siddiqui

Saquib Siddiqui is a Mechanical Engineer and a content creator. He has special interest in science experiments and teaches the same to school and college students. He is also a technical lead at RUDE LABS PVT. LTD.