By the end of this unit, children will be able to:
Understand the concept of weight and its measurement.
Measure the weight of objects using non-standard units (e.g. blocks, balance scales).
Compare and order objects based on their measured weights.
Solve addition and subtraction problems involving weights.
Apply the concept of weight to solve real-life problems.
National Curriculum Objectives
Year 2 Measurement:
Choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); mass (kg/g); temperature (°C); capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers, scales, thermometers and measuring vessels.
