Measurement and Comparison · Measurement

Weight and Balance

Exploring mass by using balance scales and comparing heavy and light objects.

Key Questions

  1. 1Does a bigger object always weigh more than a smaller one?
  2. 2How can we use a balance scale to find out how many cubes weigh the same as a toy car?
  3. 3What does it mean when the balance scale is perfectly level?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Measurement
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Foundations of Mathematical Thinking
Unit: Measurement and Comparison
Period: Measurement

Suggested Methodologies

Ready to teach this topic?

Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.

Generate a Custom MissionBrowse Lesson Plan Templates

More in Measurement and Comparison

Length and Height

Comparing the size of objects using direct comparison and uniform units.

2 methodologies

Capacity and Volume

Investigating how much a container can hold using liquids and solids.

2 methodologies

Browse curriculum by country

AmericasUSCAMXCLCOBR
EuropeUKIEFRDEESITNLPTSE
Asia & PacificINSGAU