Ohaus Mechanical School Scales

This rugged, lightweight balance is the perfect tool for introducing the science of metrology. Weigh everyday objects, from paper clips to books, or demonstrate mass measurement concepts with the included mass set. Grades K-6 (Ages 5-12).

Large, washable, weighing pans; easy-to-use zero adjustment ensures accuracy and repeatability; dual pointers allow viewing results from both sides; and 18 piece, plastic mass set included with balance.

The SB1200 School Balance is the ideal teaching tool to introduce intermediate students to precision mass measurement. With a capacity of 2000g and readings accurate to 0.5 g, a variety of readily available objects such as paper clips, coins, books and more can be measured. The interchangeable pans are easily removable for pouring, cleaning, and storing. The SB1200 also features dual pointers for viewing results from either side of the balance.

• Instruction manual includes activities for elementary students
• Easy to use zero adjustment ensures accuracy and repeatability
• Lightweight, yet durable plastic design
• Interchangeable and washable weighing pans

This lightweight yet durable beginner balance is ideal for many simple classroom activities with both liquids and solids. Grades K-3 (Ages 5-9).

Ohaus Value:
Large, washable, 500 ml buckets; activity guide with 16 exercises; easy-to-use zero adjustment ensures accuracy and repeatability; dual pointers allow viewing results from both sides.

With its unique design, the Harvard Junior offers the combination of a colorful and inviting, plastic two-pan balance with the durability and accuracy of the more expensive Harvard Trip. The Harvard Junior is not only the most feature rich balance in its class but includes a FREE teacher-developed, classroom tested elementary activity guide focused on practical yet enjoyable activities that link science and math concepts, are standards-based, and utilize common items already found in your classroom or at home.

With the Ohaus Harvard Junior balance and its included activity guide, you?ll introduce your young scientists to topics such as

• Measuring with standard and non-standard units
• Estimation and measurement
• Conservation of mass
• Finding mass using deductive reasoning
• And so much more

• A unique design offering increased durability and superior accuracy by employing a precision engineered metal beam for years of maintenance free classroom use
• Dual style, interchangeable pans which allow for a broader range of objects to be weighed
• Stackability on either platform to maximize storage space when not in use
• A spring-loaded zero adjust knob & zero adjust compensation beam for precise measurements
• Manual damping device to speed up the weighing process
• Removable bowl-type or flat pans allow weighing of a variety of materials
• Metal beam provides years of maintenance free classroom use
• Built-in storage lock protects the weighing mechanism
• Built-in carrying handle
• Manual damping device speeds up weighing time

• Dual style, interchangeable pans allow for a broader range of objects to be weighed including a flat pan similar to the OHAUS Harvard Trip and a bowl-type pan for use in weighing round objects
• Stackable on either platform to maximize storage space when not in use
• A built-in transportation/storage lock helps to protect the longevity of the Harvard Junior by eliminating oscillation and preventing unnecessary wear when the balance is being delivered to your classroom or while stored during non-use
• Includes a free teacher developed, standards-based activity guide with background information and assessments