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Measurements Two: Make A Measuring Bottle

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	Activity 6 Make A Measuring Bottle	Measuring Capacity Investigation Sheet Plastic bottle (2 litres) Funnel Masking tape Black marker pen Plastic cup Food colouring Water Variety of different sized containers	Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests Sc2/1.4 identifying and classifying Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

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Activity 6

Make A Measuring Bottle

Measuring Capacity Investigation Sheet
Plastic bottle (2 litres)
Funnel
Masking tape
Black marker pen
Plastic cup
Food colouring
Water
Variety of different sized containers

Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
Sc2/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
Sc2/1.4 identifying and classifying
Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Activity 1
Make A Measuring Bottle

Practical Resources:

Story Dice Activity Sheet
Scissors
Glue
Pens

Relation to Curriculum in England:

En2/2.1a listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers
En2/2.1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
En2/2.1f maintain attention and participate actively in collaborative conversations, staying on topic and initiating and responding to comments
En2/2.1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
En2/2.1i participate in discussions, presentations, performances, roleplay /improvisations and debate

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How do I use these activities?

This activity is a great way for your child to learn about measuring and recording data. By creating their own measuring bottle, they can measure the capacity of other containers and record their results in a table and bar graph. This activity aligns with the Mathematics and Science aspects of the National Curriculum of England.

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