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307 Sand Play 1

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Activity OutcomeUsing comparative language associated with volume and capacity. Directly comparing and measuring the capacity of containers.
MTS Set 1
NSW Curriculum MS3 Volume and Capacity
Topics Understand Units
Volume and Capacity
Keywords Volume and Capacity
GroupingSmall groups
ResourcesContainers of different sizes, shapes and materials. Sand play box.
Lesson Notes
  • Children require the opportunity to freely play with and explore the capacity of different containers.
  • To carry out this activity it will be necessary to work with small groups of children in a sand-play box. Ask the focus questions.
  • Select 3 or 4 containers that are different shapes, sizes and materials. Ensure that one container, such as a cup, holds about 3 handfuls of sand.
  • Direct children to Task 1 and ask: Which container holds the most sand? What do you think? How can you find out? What did you find out?
  • Direct children to draw the container that holds the most sand.
  • Repeat for Task 2 and task 3.
ReflectionsAsk: Which container holds the most/least sand out of all the containers in the sand-play area? Ask: Do you think your lunchbox would more or less sand than this plastic jug? ... How could we find out?
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