Volume and capacity can be measured in litres and millilitres
I can describe the volume of a litre and a millilitre, and choose which unit might be best to measure different capacities and volumes.
Volume and capacity can be measured in litres and millilitres
I can describe the volume of a litre and a millilitre, and choose which unit might be best to measure different capacities and volumes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Volume and capacity is measured in litres and millilitres.
- One litre is about the capacity of a large carton of juice.
- One millilitre is about the volume of a raindrop.
Keywords
Capacity - The amount of liquid something can hold.
Volume - The amount of space something takes up.
Litre - A unit of measure (about the capacity of a large carton of juice).
Millilitre - A unit of measure (about the volume of a rain drop).
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to explain the difference between capacity and volume.
Look at examples of different containers containing different amounts of liquid and use these stem sentences to support their learning. 'The volume of liquid in A is _ than the volume of liquid in B.' 'The capacity of A is _ than the capacity of B.'
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the heaviest object.
the lightest object.
heavier than the notebook but lighter than the water bottle.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the amount of liquid a container can hold when it is full.
the amount of liquid in a container.
1 ml
13 l
13 ml
1 l
