Year 2 - Maths
Volume and capacity can be measured in litres and millilitres
Sense of measure - capacity, volume and mass
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will choose, use and compare appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height mass, capacity and temperature to the nearest appropriate unit.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the volume of a litre and a millilitre, and choose which unit might be best to measure different capacities and volumes.
Key Notes
- Volume and capacity is measured in litres and millilitres.
- One litre is about the capacity of a large carton of juice.
- One millilitre is about the volume of a raindrop.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Capacity: The amount of liquid something can hold.
- Volume: The amount of space something takes up.
- Litre: A unit of measure (about the capacity of a large carton of juice).
- Millilitre: A unit of measure (about the volume of a rain drop).
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may find it difficult to explain the difference between capacity and volume.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Volume and capacity is measured in litres and millilitres. One litre is about the capacity of a large carton of juice.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Capacity'
The amount of liquid something can hold. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children may find it difficult to explain the difference between capacity and volume. Correction: Look at examples of different containers containing different amounts of liquid and use these stem sentences to support their learning. 'The volume of liquid in A is _ than the volume of liquid in B.' 'The capacity of A is _ than the capacity of B.'.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Compare and order lengths Study Guide
- Compare and order measurements of mass Study Guide
- Compare and order measurements of volume and capacity Study Guide
- Explain why standard units of measure are needed Study Guide
- Length can be measured in any direction to give height, length and distance Study Guide
- Length can be measured in metres and centimetres Study Guide
- Mass can be measured in grams and kilograms Study Guide
- Read scales in metres and centimetres Study Guide
- Temperature Study Guide
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