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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Capacity
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Fun with Capacity: An Engaging Math Lesson for Year 2

Welcome to the Big Capacity Challenge!

Introduction

G’day, Super Mathematicians! 👋 Today, we’re embarking on an exciting adventure to explore the world of capacity! Capacity is all about how much liquid a container can hold. Are you ready to dive in? Let’s get started with a fun story!

Story Time: The Magical Watermelon Patch 🍉

Once upon a time in a sunny little town, there was a magical watermelon patch. The patch was famous for growing the biggest, juiciest watermelons you’d ever seen! One day, the kind farmer, Mrs. Green, invited all the kids to help her measure how much water each watermelon could hold if they were turned into bowls!

The Challenge

Mrs. Green laid out three magical watermelons:

1. A small watermelon
2. A medium watermelon
3. A large watermelon

She asked the children, “Which watermelon do you think can hold the most juice?” 🤔

Engaging Questions

To get our minds thinking, let’s discuss:

• How would you measure how much juice each watermelon can hold?
• Have you ever used different containers to hold liquids at home? What did you use?

Activity: The Capacity Guessing Game! 🎲

Now, it’s your turn to become capacity experts! We will:

1. Make Predictions: Predict which watermelon will hold the most liquid.
2. Measure: Use cups and pour water into each chosen container (if available) or use images/simulation to show how much water each can hold.
3. Record: Draw a picture and write down how much water your container holds in millilitres!

Conclusion

By the end of our adventure, we will not only find out which watermelon holds the most liquid, but we will also learn how to compare capacities using terms like "full", "empty", "more", and "less."

So, put on your thinking caps, grab your measuring cups, and let’s have some fun while we learn about capacity! 💧

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Remember, every good mathematician begins with a curious mind, so keep asking questions and exploring the world around you! Are you ready? Let’s go!