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Mass: Use scaled instruments to measure and compare masses
Recognise the need for a formal unit smaller than the kilogram
Identify familiar objects that could be measured in grams
Mass: Compare objects using the kilogram
Recognise the need for a formal unit to measure mass
Identify familiar objects that have a mass of about one kilogram
Equipment
Equipment
Outdoor playing area
Hoops
Animal cards
Activity set-up
Activity set-up
Students brainstorm a list of animals, from very large, to small.
Record each animal on a separate piece of paper or card.
Setup 2 or 3 hoops at the end of the playing area.
How to play
How to play
Players relay run to sort the animals according to the unit you would use to weigh them.
Determine sorting categories, eg. grams, kilograms,
In small groups, students take it in turns to relay run to the hoops at the end of the playing area and place one animal at a time into the appropriate category.
After all cards have been sortied, perform a gallery walk and discuss student ideas.
Variations
Variations
Students research each animal to find its weight.
Use more sorting categories, eg. milligrams, tonne
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