Unit J – Mass Measurements
This maths scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to solve a range of problems by measuring, estimating, comparing and calculating the mass of different objects using standard measurement units. The class can practise using a range of scales to record measurements taken in grams and kilograms.
Solve problems by measuring, estimating, comparing and calculating the mass of different objects using standard measurement units
Lesson One : Kitchen Scales
Practise using kitchen scales to estimate and measure the mass of different types of foods using measurement units recorded in grams and kilograms
Lesson Two : Scale Divisions
Select and devise a set of measurement scales using grams and kilograms that can be used to measure and record the mass of a range of classroom objects
Lesson Three : Toy Measurements
Identify and model how to use and read a scale to find the mass of different toys and games using measurements recorded in grams and kilograms
Lesson Four : Mass Stories
Select and record a range of sentences to show the mass of sets of different objects using measurements for units in grams and kilograms
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Weather Events
Investigate how to add and punctuate fronted adverbials in model sentences explaining when, how or where something happened in the weather
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Space Race
Explore how the space race in the 1950s and 1960s heralded a number of technological, cultural and political changes and advancements in the world
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Moses
Explore and record the life and achievements of Moses from the Old Testament in the Christian Bible and his impact on the development of Christianity
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Theme Park Visit
Practise identifying and calculating the timing and duration of rides and events when visiting a theme park on a special family trip