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Measurement: Mass, Capacity and Volume

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Planning notes

Level/Framework stage/Group: Stage 5

Duration/Date: 1 Week

Focus Achievement Objectives
GM5-1: Select and use appropriate metric units for length, area, volume and capacity, weight (mass), temperature, angle, and time, with awareness that measurements are approximate.
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Making benchmarks: Volume

Level Three
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
In this unit we will explore the idea of having benchmarks of 1 litre and ½ litre or 500 millilitres, to aid in estimating the volume of given objects.
  • Use objects of 1 litre volume/capacity to estimate the volume or capacity of other objects.
  • Understand the need for standard measures of volume and capacity.
  • Make sensible estimates about the volume and capacity of given objects.
  • Carry out conversions between standard measures of volume and capacity...
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Morning tea volumes

Level Three
Geometry and Measurement
Units of Work
In this unit students build on previous experiences with litres and millilitres. Work is carried out in the context of planning a morning tea with students measuring volumes accurately as part of the planning process.
  • Estimate volume using litres and millilitres.
  • Accurately measure volume using litres and millilitres.
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