Measurement

Capacity - Measuring capacity in litres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Measure capacity in litres in real life situations.
- Show interest in measuring capacity.

- In groups, learners measure capacity of containers using a one litre container in real life situations.
-Learners practice measuring capacity of different containers in litres.

How can you measure capacity using arbitrary units?

KLB Mathematics Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 125
- 1 litre container
- Various containers
- Water

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Making litre containers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make and use litre containers in measuring capacity.
- Appreciate importance of standard units in measurement.

- In pairs, learners make litre containers from locally available materials through filling and emptying the container with substances such as water or sand using a 1 litre container.
-Learners use their containers to measure capacity of other containers.

Why do we need standard units of measurement?

KLB Mathematics Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 126
- 1 litre container
- Locally available materials
- Water or sand

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring capacity in ½ litres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Measure capacity in ½ litres in real life situations.
- Show interest in measuring capacity in ½ litres.

- In pairs, learners make ½ litre containers from locally available materials through filling and emptying the container with substances such as water or sand using a 1 litre container.
-In groups, learners use ½ litre containers to measure capacity of other containers.

When would you measure capacity in ½ litres?

KLB Mathematics Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 127
- 1 litre container
- ½ litre container
- Various containers
- Water or sand

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Measuring capacity in ¼ litres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Measure capacity in ¼ litres in real life situations.
- Appreciate measuring capacity in ¼ litres.

- Learners make ¼ litre containers through filling and emptying using a 1 litre container.
-In groups, learners use ¼ litre containers to measure capacity of other containers.

How are ¼ litres related to litres?

KLB Mathematics Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 128
- 1 litre container
- ¼ litre container
- Various containers
- Water or sand

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Addition of capacity in litres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Work out addition of capacity in litres in real life situations.
- Show interest in addition of capacity.

- In groups, learners add capacity involving litres in real life situations.
-Learners practice solving problems involving addition of capacity.

When do we need to add capacity measurements in real life?

KLB Mathematics Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 128
- Containers of known capacity
- Number cards
- Place value charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Subtraction of capacity in litres

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Work out subtraction of capacity in litres in real life situations.
- Appreciate subtraction of capacity.

- Subtract capacity involving litres in real life situations.
-Learners practice solving problems involving subtraction of capacity.

When do we need to subtract capacity measurements in real life?

KLB Mathematics Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 130
- Containers of known capacity
- Number cards
- Place value charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Measurement

Capacity - Using digital devices for capacity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use digital devices to learn about capacity.
- Appreciate use of the litre as a unit of measuring capacity in real life situations.

- In pairs, learners play games involving capacity using containers of different capacities or digital devices for digital games.
-Learners practice solving problems involving capacity using digital tools.

How can technology help us learn about capacity?

KLB Mathematics Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 131
- Digital devices
- Digital games
- Educational apps

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments