Step 3: Start lesson 1 and have a look around
Students will measure and convert between units of measurement of length using multiplication and division. They will practice this by estimating and measuring items in the classroom.
Students will convert between millimetres, centimetres, metres and kilometres. They will find the size of interesting animals with different units of measurement.
Students will explore finding the perimeter of 2D shapes, including compound shapes. They will calculate the perimeter of different enclosures for mythical creatures.
Students will find the perimeter of compound shapes with missing lengths. They will use their knowledge to calculate the perimeter of the animals’ paddocks.
Students will explore the formula for finding the area of rectangles and apply it to creating dance floors with specific areas.
Students will use their knowledge of the formula for finding the area of rectangles to calculate the area of compound shapes.
Students will read measuring cylinders and explore capacity/volume. They will convert between millilitres and litres using division and multiplication. Students will explore the capacity/volume of containers in your classroom using measuring cylinders.
Students will read mass measurement scales and convert kilograms to grams and vice versa using multiplication and division. They will explore mass by weighing objects in their classroom.
Students will use their problem-solving skills to solve word problems that connect to length/distance, liquid volume and mass.
Students will recap and apply the different units of measurement that they have explored during this unit. They will complete a Metric Olympics in this lesson.
