Comparing the Mass of Objects for Early Years

This set of interactive activities has been created by an experienced teacher to provide students with an engaging and fun activity to compare and estimate the mass / weight of a variety of known objects. In this interactive measuring activity, students are prompted to complete a number of different digital activities including:

• Using an image of balance scales to determine the weight of everyday objects using marbles. This provides students with a visual representation of how to use balance scales and use informal units of measurement to measure and compare the mass of objects.
• Determine which object is heavier based on images of balance scale using everyday objects and marbles as the measuring attributes.
• Sorting objects into heavier or lighter headings using an object as the middle mass attribute.

This engaging measuring activity helps students work on the following skills:

• Builds basic maths skills.
• Enhances their vocabulary and allows them to show their understanding of the terms heaviest and lightest.
• Encourages critical thinking.
• Enhances communication skills as they explain each answer to their group, teacher or class.
• Develops estimation skills as they estimate weight based on visual cues and prior knowledge.
• Aids in the knowledge of balance scales and informal units of measurement.

How to Use this Measuring Activity in the Classroom

This versatile digital measuring activity can be used in a variety of ways in the classroom to aid the students in your class. Here are a few different ways this digital activity can be used in the classroom:

• Use as a way to introduce balance scales to the class in an interactive way.
• Use as an individual or small group activity (maths groups) for students to practise their knowledge.
• After students complete as individual or small group, you could hold a whole class discussion.
• Use as summative assessment to track student progress on this topic.

Download and Explore Today!

Use the drop down menu to choose between the PowerPoint version or the Google Slide version of this resource. Make sure to use this in edit mode to ensure the interactive elements work.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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