Weigh It Up - Introducing Balance Scales
In Weigh It Up, students will compare and order the mass of objects using balance scales. This game has been created to allow students to photograph complete game boards as part of evidence of assessment.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to measure and compare objects and events using length, mass and capacity, recognising that units need to be uniform, appropriate and used end-to-end.
- We are learning to compare masses of objects using balance scales.
Curriculum alignment
MA1-1WM
old
Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols
MA1-3WM
old
Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained
MA1-9MG
old
Measures, records, compares and estimates lengths and distances using uniform informal units, metres and centimetres
MA1-10MG
old
Measures, records, compares and estimates areas using uniform informal units
MA1-2WM
old
Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems
MA1-11MG
old
Measures, records, compares and estimates volumes and capacities using uniform informal units
MA1-12MG
old
Measures, records, compares and estimates the masses of objects using uniform informal units
MA1-NSM-01
new
Measures, records, compares and estimates the masses of objects using uniform informal units
MA1-3DS-02
new
Measures, records, compares and estimates internal volumes (capacities) and volumes using uniform informal units
MA1-GM-02
new
Measures, records, compares and estimates lengths and distances using uniform informal units, as well as metres and centimetres
MA1-2DS-02
new
Measures and compares areas using uniform informal units in rows and columns
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.