Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Measuring mass in grams and in kilograms (3)

In the Max Maths Year 2 curriculum, young learners are introduced to the concept of measuring mass using kilograms as the unit of measurement. One of the characters, Samir, discovers a weighing scale in his kitchen, which presents a practical and visual tool for children to understand how mass is measured. The scale, illustrated in the materials, shows increments in kilograms, and students are encouraged to estimate the mass of various common household items such as flour, milk, chicken, and a watermelon before actually using the scale to determine their true mass.

The activity is designed to be interactive and engaging, allowing children to make guesses and then verify their estimations by placing the items on the weighing scale. This hands-on approach helps to solidify their understanding of mass and its measurement in a real-world context. The scale is clearly marked in kilograms, and additional 500-gram increments help to provide a more detailed measurement. By participating in this activity, students learn to associate everyday objects with their approximate mass and develop a practical sense of how mass is quantified in both grams and kilograms.