Introduction to Capacity and Weight
Students will compare and order objects by capacity (how much they hold) and weight (how heavy they are) using non-standard units.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between capacity and weight.
- Predict which container will hold more water.
- Construct a method to compare the weight of two objects without a scale.
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