Making Sense of Measurement - Presentation
In this presentation, students learn a little bit about the metric system, and how it can be used to measure mass, capacity and length.
The presentation is a part of a larger measurement unit written to help students understand the importance of formal units, the metric system, and how they help us measure the world around us.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to identify which metric units are used to measure items and to make estimates using known units.
- We are learning to measure and compare objects and events using length, mass and capacity and use instruments with labelled markings, e.g. measuring tape, ruler.
- We are learning to measure, order and compare objects using standard metric units of length, mass and capacity.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M3M01
9
Identify which metric units are used to measure everyday items; use measurements of familiar items and known units to make estimates
AC9M3M02
9
Measure and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, and instruments with labelled markings
ACMMG061
8.4
Measure, order and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-2WM
old
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-9MG
old
Measures, records, compares and estimates lengths, distances and perimeters in metres, centimetres and millimetres, and measures, compares and records temperatures
MA2-11MG
old
Measures, records, compares and estimates volumes and capacities using litres, millilitres and cubic centimetres
MA2-12MG
old
Measures, records, compares and estimates the masses of objects using kilograms and grams
MA2-PF-01
new
Represents and compares halves, quarters, thirds and fifths as lengths on a number line and their related fractions formed by halving (eighths, sixths and tenths)
MA2-NSM-01
new
Estimates, measures and compares the masses of objects using kilograms and grams
MA2-3DS-02
new
Estimates, measures and compares capacities (internal volumes) using litres, millilitres and volumes using cubic centimetres
MA2-3DS-01
new
Makes and sketches models and nets of three-dimensional objects including prisms and pyramids
MA2-2DS-03
new
Estimates, measures and compares areas using square centimetres and square metres
MA2-2DS-02
new
Performs transformations by combining and splitting two-dimensional shapes
MA2-2DS-01
new
Compares two-dimensional shapes and describes their features
MA2-GM-03
new
Identifies angles and classifies them by comparing to a right angle
MA2-GM-02
new
Measures and estimates lengths in metres, centimetres and millimetres
MA2-GM-01
new
Uses grid maps and directional language to locate positions and follow routes
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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