In this lesson, students learn to use kilograms as a unit of measurement for the first time. They practice using balance scales, bathroom scales and standard measuring scales. There is a teaching presentation accompanied by differentiated activities with a range of fluency, reasoning and problem-solving questions.

National Curriculum Objectives:

Mathematics Year 2: 

choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); mass (kg/g); temperature (°C); capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers, scales, thermometers and measuring vessels
compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results using >, < and =

Differentiation:

There are three levels of differentiation in this pack: ‘working towards,’ ‘expected’ and ‘greater depth’.

Level of this Pack:
Age: 6-7
 England & Wales: Year 2
 Scotland: Primary 2
 Rep. Ireland: 1st Class
 Australia: Grade 1
 USA: Grade 1

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