Infinity Academies Trust
Maths
Measuring length and height
VocabularyTaller, longer, shorter, cm, centimeter, ruler, measure. |
This unit will be a practical unit where children get the opportunities to use a range of equipment to support their understanding of length and measure.
We will focus on:
· Understanding and using vocabulary such as ‘taller, longer and shorter’ and ‘cm’.
· Measuring length and height using a range of equipment, including a ruler.
· Comparing lengths and heights.
We compared objects to the size of our pencil
We compared our heights and then went outside to see what objects were taller than us and what were shorter.
We measured objects in our classroom with cubes
We measured with a ruler
Weight and volume:
VocabularyHeavier, lighter, equal, full, empty, weight, mass, volume, capacity. |
This unit will also involve lots of practical lessons to support the children's understanding of weight and volume.
We will focus on:
· Understanding and using vocabulary such as ‘heavier, lighter and equal’ and ‘full, nearly full, empty and nearly empty’.
· Weighing and comparing objects using scales.
· Measuring the amount of liquid in a container.
· Comparing the capacity of different containers.
Exploring capacity and volume
We measured capacity
