Unit H – Grams and Kilograms

This maths scheme of work for Key Stage One gets the children to estimate, measure and compare the mass of different sized objects using standard units of measurement for grams and kilograms. The class can use symbols and vocabulary words to compare masses of objects found in a family home.

Estimate, measure and compare the mass of different sized objects using standard units of measurement for grams and kilograms

Lesson One : Toy Cupboard

Identify and model how select and use vocabulary words and symbols to compare the mass of different types of toys and games

Lesson Two : Fruit Bowl

Identify and explain how to complete and record a selection of written sentences to describe the equal masses of different pairs of fruit

Lesson Three : Kitchen Scales

Practise using a set of kitchen scales to correctly measure in grams the individual masses of different types of food that could be used for a range of meal recipes

Lesson Four : Tins and Cans

Identify and calculate the mass of different types of food tins and cans that have been measured and recorded with matching measurements shown in grams

Lesson Five : Bag Kilograms

Identify and explain how to fill different sized bags with sets of classroom or home objects to match a range of masses that have been recorded in measurements for kilograms

  • Word Matching

    Word Matching

    Identify, match and record the initial sounds that have been used in a range of cvc words beginning with different letters

  • Family Toys

    Family Toys

    Investigate and record how a selection of different toys and games that were owned by families have changed and developed over time

  • Subtraction Digits

    Subtraction Digits

    Model and illustrate how to subtract pairs of single digit numbers within ten using concrete equipment and diagrams to support the subtraction calculations

  • Family Experiences

    Family Experiences

    Practise composing and presenting some example stories with familiar settings to illustrate things that might be experienced by a family