WEIGHT & MASS

Weigh objects and convert between grams and kilograms.

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CS.MU.2.2·Using measurement units for weight (kg, g)(II)

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GRAMS AND KILOGRAMS

Weight (mass) measures how heavy something is. Grams (g) are for light things like a pencil. Kilograms (kg) are for heavier things like a bag of flour. Key fact: 1 kg = 1000 g. A litre of water weighs exactly 1 kg.

1 kg = ? g

11 kilogram = 1000 grams

= 1000

LEADER TIP

Use balance scales so students can feel and compare weights. Estimation before measuring builds number sense.

BEFORE THIS LESSON, TRY

Length & Distance

PRACTICE WITH THESE GAMES

Measurement Match

Greater / Smaller

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