LI: To measure in m and cm
We have been measuring large items using metre sticks and we can measure in metres and centimetres. We also used rulers to measure smaller items in centimetres.
Tag Archives: Measurement
Flat Stanley Measuring
We have been learning to measure using metres and centimetres. We drew around each other with chalk to create our own flat person, then measured the height of our outline. Our flat people were very colourful.
I can estimate how long or heavy an object is, or what amount it holds, using everyday things as a guide, then measure or weigh it using appropriate instruments and units. MNU 1-11a
LI: To measure in metres and centimetres.
Height Comparison
We measured the height of everyone in the class then compared our heights with Flat Stanley. Most of us were taller than Flat Stanley. Flat Stanley is 122cm tall. We drew around Isla C as she is the same height as Flat Stanley. We turned Isla’s outline into Flat Stanley. We made a painting of Archie who is the same height as Flat Stanley, one of Aaron L, who is shorter than Flat Stanley and one of Carrie, who is taller than Flat Stanley.
Measurement: Volume & Capacity
This week we have been looking at volume and capacity. We have been using lots of different vocabulary while exploring volume in our water and rice areas. We managed to match the bottles to the correct measurement. We have also been trying to work out how much water everyday items can hold.
‘You don’t fill it to the very top you always fill it to the very top line or number because then it won’t spill.’ Rory
‘It is half a letre because we poured it into the jug and it went to the top (500ml jug)’ Remi
‘I just experimented, 4 half litres make 2 litres in the jug’ Callen
Measurement: Length
Primary 2.2 have been learning about measuring length through lots of practical activities. We have been measuring objects around our classroom using both non-standard and standard units. We had a search for things that are bigger or smaller than a metre. We have also constructed some fabulous designs and measured them to check that they were either longer or taller than one metre.
‘If you are estimating that means you are guessing. It has to be a good guess’ Zoe.
‘I made a tower that is taller than 30 centimetres’ Bradley
‘Mine is bigger than a metre, it is bigger than the stick’ Aaron
‘I know the wall is bigger than a metre because you can see the size difference, the stick is smaller than the wall and you can see this when it is touching it’ Indi
‘I made a tower with Isla and we made it nearly a metre. We checked with a metre stick’ Ailsa
