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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Capacity estimates and measurement
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Capacity Estimates and Measurement

Objectives

• Understand the concept of capacity and its measurements.
• Estimate the capacity of various containers.
• Compare the capacities of different containers using standard units (liters and milliliters).
• Apply estimation strategies in practical scenarios.

Materials

• A variety of containers (cups, bottles, jars of different sizes)
• Measuring tools (graduated cylinders or measuring cups)
• Water or sand for measurement activities
• Markers and chart paper
• Worksheets for estimation and measurement practice
• Whiteboard and markers for class discussion

Grade/Age Group

Year 3

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Standards

• This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum content descriptions for Measurement and Geometry, specifically regarding the understanding of capacity.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (min)	Details
1	Introduction to Capacity	5	Introduce capacity with real-life examples and ask students what they understand by capacity.
2	Estimation Activity	10	Students estimate the capacity of different containers in their groups and record their guesses on a worksheet.
3	Measuring Capacity	10	Each group measures the actual capacity of their containers using water or sand and compares their estimates with the actual measurements.
4	Class Discussion	3	Discuss the results as a class, focusing on differences between estimation and actual measurement, and what strategies helped their estimation.
5	Conclusion and Homework	2	Summarize key points of the lesson, and assign homework which includes further estimation activities with containers at home; remind students to write their findings.

Homework

• Students will estimate the capacity of three different containers at home and measure them using a measuring cup. They will record their estimates and actual measurements in a worksheet to be handed in the following class. There will be no presentations; the teacher will check the homework individually.

Assessment

• Students will be assessed on their participation in discussions and group activities, as well as their completion of the homework assignment.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that safety precautions are taken when using water or sand during the measuring activities.
• Modify instructions based on the comprehension level of students as needed.

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