Weight and volume - Introducing capacity and volume 2 - Worksheet

In this engaging Year 6 lesson, students are introduced to the concepts of capacity and volume through practical, hands-on activities. Using a variety of containers, children explore how to describe and compare volumes by identifying whether a container is full, nearly full, empty, or nearly empty. The lesson is designed to help students understand and solve real-world problems related to mass/weight and capacity, using comparative terms such as heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than, and measurements like half, quarter, more than, and less than. The resources provided include differentiated worksheets and teaching slides, along with key vocabulary such as 'capacity', 'containers', and degrees of fullness.

Students are encouraged to think critically about capacity with key questions prompting them to observe and compare different amounts of liquid in containers. They are tasked with activities such as circling the correct cup that matches a given description, drawing lines on cups to show specified capacities, and reasoning problems where they fill in jars of water based on descriptions and compare their observations. These activities cater to various learning levels, from 'Working Towards' to 'Greater Depth', ensuring that all students can participate and develop their understanding of capacity and volume. The lesson aims to build fluency and precision in describing and measuring capacity, with the ultimate goal of fostering a deeper comprehension of these foundational mathematical concepts.