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Measurements One: Measuring Capacity

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	Activity 4 Measuring Capacity	Measuring Capacity Investigation Sheet Pencil Cup Different sized containers such as a spoon, water bottle, jug, bowl Funnel Water Food colouring	Ma1/3.1a compare, describe and solve practical problems for: capacity and volume Ma1/3.1b measure and begin to record the following: capacity and volume Sc1/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways Sc1/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment Sc1/1.3 performing simple tests Sc1/1.4 identifying and classifying Sc1/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions Sc1/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

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Activity 4

Measuring Capacity

Measuring Capacity Investigation Sheet
Pencil
Cup
Different sized containers such as a spoon, water bottle, jug, bowl
Funnel
Water
Food colouring

Ma1/3.1a compare, describe and solve practical problems for:
1. capacity and volume
Ma1/3.1b measure and begin to record the following:
1. capacity and volume
Sc1/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
Sc1/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
Sc1/1.3 performing simple tests
Sc1/1.4 identifying and classifying
Sc1/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Sc1/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Activity 4
Measuring Capacity

Practical Resources:

Measuring Capacity Investigation Sheet
Pencil
Cup
Different sized containers such as a spoon, water bottle, jug, bowl
Funnel
Water
Food colouring

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Ma1/3.1a compare, describe and solve practical problems for:
1. capacity and volume
Ma1/3.1b measure and begin to record the following:
1. capacity and volume
Sc1/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
Sc1/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
Sc1/1.3 performing simple tests
Sc1/1.4 identifying and classifying
Sc1/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Sc1/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Downloads:

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How do I use these activities?

This activity is designed to help children explore the concept of capacity. By experimenting with different amounts of water in different sized containers, they will be able to classify them into two groups based on their capacity: those that hold less than a cup and those that hold more. This activity aligns with the Mathematics and Science aspects of the National Curriculum of England.

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