Measuring mass

The pupils explored the concepts of heavy and light. Then they consolidated their skills in measuring using informal units and comparing the mass of objects.
As with other measurements tasks, it is important to start with concrete activities in which the pupils physically handle objects to decide whether they are heavy or light and to decide whether they are heavier or lighter than each other.

We made one balance scale using a coat hanger, plastic glasses and rope.

We were measuring mass of different items using marbles. For example, the stones weights the same as five marbles, the building block weights the same as one marble. Pupils were working in two groups and writing the results in worksheets.

Making banana bread

We were learning how to use a kitchen scale for measuring weight. Pupils were making banana bread. They were using a kitchen scale to measure in flour and other ingredients. 

Interactive games links:

http://www.ictgames.com/mostlyPostie.html   

http://www.maths-games.org/measurement-games.html   

http://www.mathszone.co.uk/measuring/mass-and-scales/  

http://www.teacherled.com/resources/dialscales/dialscalesload.html    

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/heavier/ 

http://www.peepandthebigwideworld.com/games/bunnybalance.html  

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy-shape-and-weight.html#fruitbalance3   

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/measurement_math_first_1st_grade.htm