Measure mass in whole kilograms and grams
I can use whole kilograms and grams to measure the mass of objects.
Measure mass in whole kilograms and grams
I can use whole kilograms and grams to measure the mass of objects.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 1 kg is equivalent to 1000 g.
- The mass of heavy objects can be given in whole kilograms and grams.
- We can use our knowledge of 1 kg and the composition of 1000 to determine the mass of objects.
Keywords
Mass - Mass is a measure of how much matter something contains. It is measured by how much something weighs. Mass can be measured in kg and g.
Gram - A gram is a metric measure of mass. A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram. The abbreviation is g.
Kilogram - Kilograms are use to measure the mass objects that are heavy. A pineapple has a mass of about 1 kilogram. The abbreviation is kg.
Common misconception
Composition of 1,000 is Year 4 content so children may make mistakes when giving masses in kg and g.
Use of stem sentences to help: 1,000 is composed of __ equal parts of __.
Licence
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