Comparing Sizes and Amounts
Converting between different units of length, mass, and capacity within the metric system.
Key Questions
- Can you find something taller than this block tower?
- Which group has more — let us count to check.
- Is this box bigger or smaller than that one — how do you know?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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5E Model
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Perimeter of 2D Shapes
Calculating the perimeter of various 2D shapes, including rectangles, squares, and composite shapes.
2 methodologies
Covering Surfaces
Calculating the area of rectangles and squares, and understanding units of area.
2 methodologies
Big and Small Shapes
Calculating the area of triangles and parallelograms using their respective formulas.
2 methodologies
Filling and Capacity
Calculating the volume of cuboids and understanding units of volume.
2 methodologies
Heavy and Light — Weighing
Calculating the surface area of cuboids by finding the area of each face.
2 methodologies