Year 2 Spring Investigate Different Totals We Can Make Using Some Weights (Term 2 Week 12 Lesson 3)

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Mass Why Students Will Love This Lesson

Students will love this lesson on Mass because it encourages hands-on exploration and problem-solving! By investigating different totals using various weights, they not only learn about mass but also engage in critical thinking as they discover multiple ways to reach the same total. The mental warm-up activity of adding different numbers helps to activate their prior knowledge and prepares them for the main lesson. The interactive challenges involving balance scales and various weights create an exciting learning environment where students can experiment and collaborate.

Sample Questions

1. How many different combinations can you find to make a total of 50g using 20g, 10g, and 5g weights?
2. If you have 50g, 20g, and 10g weights, what different totals can you create?
3. Using weights of 100g, 50g, 20g, 10g, and 5g, calculate how many different weight totals you can make.

Benefits to Teachers

• Engaging Hands-On Learning: The use of balance scales and physical weights captivates students’ interest and promotes active participation.
• Development of Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to find multiple solutions to weight problems enhances their problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of Equivalence: This lesson reinforces the concept of equivalence, helping students grasp important mathematical principles.
• Collaborative Learning Opportunities: Working together on challenges fosters teamwork and communication skills among students.

In summary, this lesson on Mass not only helps students find solutions to word problems involving weight but also allows them to understand the concept of equivalence through hands-on activities, making math both enjoyable and educational.

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