Year 3 had an exciting start to their unit on mass and capacity by exploring differences in weights of everyday objects.
They picked up and compared a variety of weights from 1 gram up to a kilogram. They then used this knowledge to estimate the weight of classroom objects – iPads, sand-timers, containers and even puppets!
First, the children went round the classrooms to find objects, then discussed the unit of measurement which they would use. They predicted the mass of the objects by comparing these with fixed weights. Finally, they weighed them using scales to check their predictions. Many of the estimations were incredibly close! It was fantastic to see them collaborating brilliantly in groups.
By James Barnard
Year 3 Hornbills Class Teacher
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