Year 1 Spring Block 4

Spring Block 4: Measurement: Weight and Volume


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Week 10 Small Steps:

  • Introduce weight and mass
  • Measure mass
  • Compare mass
  • Solving problems with weight and mass

Week 11 Small Steps:

  • Introduce capacity and volume
  • Measure capacity
  • Compare capacity

National Curriculum Objectives:

  • Measure and begin to record mass/weight
  • Compare, describe and solve practical problems for mass/weight (e.g. heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than)
  • Begin to use measuring tools such as balance scales
  • Measure and begin to record capacity and volume
  • Compare, describe and solve practical problems for capacity and volume (e.g. full/empty, more than, less than)
  • Begin to use measuring tools such as containers