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How Much Does It Measure? Match-Up Activity (Length, Mass and Capacity)

Updated: 12 Aug 2024

Reinforce measurement concepts of length, mass and capacity with 18 printable matching cards.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 3 - 4

Curriculum

VC2M3M01

Identify which metric units are used to measure everyday items; use measurements of familiar items and known units to make estimates <ul> <li>examining the packaging on supermarket items to determine the metric unit used to describe the mass or volume of the contents</li> <li>identifying items that have a mass of one kilogram or 500 grams, or a capacity of one litre or 500 millilitres, and using these benchmarks to estimate the mass or capacity of other things, explaining their reasoning</li> <li>estimating the height of a tree by comparing it to the height of their friend and quoting the result as ‘The tree is about 3 times as tall’; and estimating the capacity of a fish tank by using a litre milk carton as a benchmark</li> <li>choosing and using metres to estimate the dimensions of the classroom</li> </ul>
VC2M3M02

Measure and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, and instruments with labelled markings <ul> <li>making a measuring tape using metric units of length and using it to measure and compare things, for example, the girth of a tree; and explaining that the lines on a ruler show the beginning and end of each unit</li> <li>using a strip of one-centimetre grid paper to measure and compare the length of objects, connecting this with centimetre units on a ruler and using fractions of a graduation to give a more accurate measure</li> <li>discussing how the capacity of a container or object usually refers to the amount of liquid it can hold, measured in millilitres and litres, and comparing the capacity of different sizes of familiar drinks (for example, 600-millilitre, one-litre, 2-litre and 3-litre milk containers)</li> <li>measuring and comparing the mass of objects and capacity of containers, using measuring jugs and kitchen or other scales and standard metric units of millilitres, litres, grams and kilograms; and interpreting and explaining what the lines on the measuring jug or scales mean</li> <li>comparing the capacity of different beakers used in science lessons and using the numbered graduations to measure out different capacities of liquid</li> </ul>

teaching resource

How Much Does It Measure? Match-Up Activity (Length, Mass and Capacity)

Updated: 12 Aug 2024

Reinforce measurement concepts of length, mass and capacity with 18 printable matching cards.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 3 - 4

Reinforce measurement concepts of length, mass and capacity with 18 printable matching cards.

Match the Measurement With a Fun Game

Use this hands-on teaching resource to consolidate your students’ understanding of length, mass and capacity. It would make a perfect addition to your collection of numeracy games!

This match-up game contains two different types of cards: picture cards and measurement cards. The picture cards must be matched to the exact measurement in order to make a pair. For example:

the length of blank ant = 5 mm
the capacity of a mug = 250 mL
the mass of child = 20 kg.

One resource, multiple possibilities…

This versatile resource can be used for a range of whole class, group/pair or individual activities.

Whole class – provide each student with a card, then have the students find their ‘measurement match’. For an extra challenge, make the activity a race, or ask the students to complete the task in silence!
Groups or pairs – allow the students to use the cards to play a variety of card games, such as ‘Memory’, ‘Snap’ and ‘Go Fish’.
Individual – allow the students to work individually to match the picture cards with the measurement cards.

Need More Measurement and Capacity Activities?

To provide a challenge for your more capable students, used the Mixed Units of Measurement version of this resource:

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Curriculum

VC2M3M01

Identify which metric units are used to measure everyday items; use measurements of familiar items and known units to make estimates <ul> <li>examining the packaging on supermarket items to determine the metric unit used to describe the mass or volume of the contents</li> <li>identifying items that have a mass of one kilogram or 500 grams, or a capacity of one litre or 500 millilitres, and using these benchmarks to estimate the mass or capacity of other things, explaining their reasoning</li> <li>estimating the height of a tree by comparing it to the height of their friend and quoting the result as ‘The tree is about 3 times as tall’; and estimating the capacity of a fish tank by using a litre milk carton as a benchmark</li> <li>choosing and using metres to estimate the dimensions of the classroom</li> </ul>
VC2M3M02

Measure and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity, and instruments with labelled markings <ul> <li>making a measuring tape using metric units of length and using it to measure and compare things, for example, the girth of a tree; and explaining that the lines on a ruler show the beginning and end of each unit</li> <li>using a strip of one-centimetre grid paper to measure and compare the length of objects, connecting this with centimetre units on a ruler and using fractions of a graduation to give a more accurate measure</li> <li>discussing how the capacity of a container or object usually refers to the amount of liquid it can hold, measured in millilitres and litres, and comparing the capacity of different sizes of familiar drinks (for example, 600-millilitre, one-litre, 2-litre and 3-litre milk containers)</li> <li>measuring and comparing the mass of objects and capacity of containers, using measuring jugs and kitchen or other scales and standard metric units of millilitres, litres, grams and kilograms; and interpreting and explaining what the lines on the measuring jug or scales mean</li> <li>comparing the capacity of different beakers used in science lessons and using the numbered graduations to measure out different capacities of liquid</li> </ul>

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