Mass and capacity - Measure capacity 2 - Worksheet

In Lesson 10 of the Measurement series, students delve into measuring capacity with an emphasis on understanding and utilising litres and millilitres. The lesson's objective aligns with the National Curriculum, aiming to develop students' skills in measuring, comparing, adding, and subtracting various units, including volume and capacity. The resources provided for the lesson include differentiated sheets to cater to varying levels of ability and teaching slides to guide instruction. The key vocabulary for the lesson comprises terms such as scale, capacity, volume, litres, and millilitres, which are crucial for students to grasp the concepts being taught.

During the lesson, children are tasked with measuring the capacity of various containers, using both litres and millilitres, and recording their findings in the format of ___ l and ___ ml. For instance, they might record a measurement as 5 l and 500 ml. This exercise not only reinforces their understanding of the metric units but also hones their place value skills as they read and interpret scales. The activity sheets challenge students to fill in missing information, such as the capacity of a pitcher, pot, jug, or bucket, with some sheets presenting partially labelled measuring cylinders to increase difficulty. Additionally, reasoning and problem-solving exercises encourage students to debate and justify their answers, as seen in the scenario where Zach and Leanna determine the capacity of a pot, leading to a discussion on the correct method of reading and combining measurements from different cylinders.