Measurement and Comparison · Measurement

Weight and Capacity

Using balance scales and containers to explore the concepts of heavy, light, full, and empty.

Key Questions

  1. 1Does a bigger object always have to be heavier than a smaller one?
  2. 2How can we find out which of these two cups holds more water?
  3. 3Why does the balance scale tilt when we add one more marble?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - MeasurementNCCA: Primary - Weight and Capacity
Class/Year: Senior Infants
Subject: Foundations of Mathematical Thinking
Unit: Measurement and Comparison
Period: Measurement

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