Measuring weight

• Maths
• Special Education

Measuring weight

Learning objective

I am learning about measuring weight in grams and kilograms.

 

I am learning about the different instruments used to measure the weight of objects.

Success Criteria

  How will I know if I have had a successful lesson?

I will be able to recognise units of measuring weight

I will be able to answer questions relating to grams and kilograms.

I will understand the different instruments used to measure the weight of objects.

What is the abbreviation for grams?

1. oz
2. lb
3. g
4. kg

What is the abbreviation for kilograms?

1. g
2. kg
3. ko
4. kk

Which of the following is most likely to be measured in grams (g)?

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Which of the following can be measured in kilograms (kg)

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4. 

Which item is likely to weigh 1kg?

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3. 
4. 

Which is heavier, a banana or a paperclip?

Banana

Paperclip

Which is lighter, a pineapple, an apple or a cat?

Pineapple

Apple

Cat

When two items weight the same what happens on the scales?

One end goes down

One end goes up

The scales are level

Name some things that would be measured in grams (under 1kg)

Name some things that would be measured in kg (more than 1000g)

Something that is 'lighter' than another object is said to....

weigh more

weigh less

weight the same

Which type of scale would you use to take your own body weight?

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How many grams (g) in 1 kilogram (1kg)?

1. 10
2. 100
3. 1000
4. 10,000

Which scales would you use to measure out some flour for baking?

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Drag the item to whether it would be weighed in grams or kilograms.

Grams (g)

Kilograms (kg)

Success Criteria

  How will I know if I have had a successful lesson?

I will be able to recognise units of measuring weight.

I will be able to answer questions relating to grams and kilograms.

I will understand the different instruments used to measure the weight of objects.