Comparing Capacity: Full, Empty, Half-Full
Understanding how much a container can hold and comparing different volumes of liquid using descriptive language.
Key Questions
- Analyze how a tall thin container can hold the same amount as a short wide one.
- Explain what it means for a container to be half full?
- Differentiate between 'full', 'empty', and 'half-full'.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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