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Mass: Choose appropriate units of measurement for mass
Identify the appropriate unit and device to measure mass
Recognise situations where mass would be measured in thousands of kilograms or tonnes (t)
Equipment
Equipment
Outdoor playing area
Hoops
Item cards
Activity set-up
Activity set-up
Students brainstorm a list of items, objects or animals, from very large, to small.
Record each item 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 item according to the unit you would use to weigh them.
Determine sorting categories, eg. grams, kilograms, tonnes.
In small groups, students take it in turns to relay run to the hoops at the end of the playing area and place one item at a time into the appropriate category.
After all cards have been sorted, perform a gallery walk and discuss student ideas.
Variations
Variations
Students research each animal to find its weight.
Use more sorting categories, eg. milligrams
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