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Measurements One: Comparing Weights

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	Activity 7 Comparing Weights	Comparing Weight Investigation Sheet Clothes hanger String Scissors 2 paper cups 5 marbles Variety of different objects	Ma1/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers Ma1/3.1b measure and begin to record the following: compare and order lengths

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Activity 7

Comparing Weights

Comparing Weight Investigation Sheet
Clothes hanger
String
Scissors
2 paper cups
5 marbles
Variety of different objects

Ma1/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
Ma1/3.1b measure and begin to record the following:
1. compare and order lengths

Activity 7
Comparing Weights

Practical Resources:

Comparing Weight Investigation Sheet
Clothes hanger
String
Scissors
2 paper cups
5 marbles
Variety of different objects

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Ma1/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
Ma1/3.1b measure and begin to record the following:
1. compare and order lengths

Downloads:

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This activity is designed to help children improve their measuring and cutting skills using a ruler and paper strips to create spiral artwork. The resource aligns with the Mathematics and Science aspects of the National Curriculum of England.

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