Introduction
Measuring Units: Capacity
•You are a scientist and your boss needs assistance in measuring units: Capacity and is willing to pay $1,000. You are going to do an activity to show your boss that you are the right scientist for the job.•What is Capacity: The measure of how much liquid or other pourable substance a container will hold.•Remember to think!! •And use your tools carefully
Task
•Each activity is meant to be used in addition to your classroom teaching.
In groups of two you and your partner will prove to the boss that you are the best scientist there is.
Objectives: Tsw determine the appropriate metric unit for measuring capacity
Process
•Use the topics covered in your books•Record your notes on a note pad•Write a journal of your experience •Your group will Present to the class your experience •These Links are Helpful •http://atlantis.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles3/capacity/capacity.html•https://www.splashmath.com/math-skills/third-grade/measurements/units-of-weight-and-capacity
Evaluation
Evaluation
Name:______________
Measuring Unit: Capacity
(1) Poor (2) Needs Improvement (3) Good (4) Excellent
(1). I stayed on task while working with my group _____
(2).I communicated well with my group and recorded our thoughts on our note pads _____
(3).I followed directions for the activity. ________
(4).I did an equal amount of work- the same as my group members_________
Conclusion
•Now that you have reach your goal in becoming a scientist you now know how to measure . Measuring is not boring after all, I hope that you learned a lot and enjoy the activity. • Didn’t you had fun???
Teacher Page
Evaluation
(1). Poor (2) Needs Improvement (3) Good (4) Excellent
- Students has an equal share of writing and ideas contributed to the activity.______
- Student shared in the mini –presentation
Additional Notes:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Score:_____