Measuring scales

Wala: Measuring Scales.

L.O: Reading scales.

Introduction.

What are some of the real life uses of measurement?

Measurement in real life.

Measurements fall into the categories of weight, area, volume, length and even temperature.

• Taking proper medicine. If you are ill (whether serious or minor) you need to take your medicine and take it in the proper amount. If you take too little or too much then you are not going to get the proper benefit from it.

Measurement in real life.

• Purchasing clothes. Now, how important could measurements be when selecting clothes? After all, to look good in clothing the main thing you need to pay attention to is style, right? Well, if you weigh 200lbs you aren't going to look stylish in an extra small shirt. Clothing is all based on size and proper fitting which are, of course, variants of measurement.

Measurement in real life.

• Playing sports. The importance of measurements may not necessarily reveal itself when you play sports but it is there in a big way. If you want to throw a runner out at first or make a 30 yard touchdown pass then you really need to be accurate.

Measurement in real life.

• Understanding weight. Is that object too heavy to pick up by yourself or do you need to use something to lift it? Some may think this is not important but it is pretty easy to hurt yourself if you lift objects that are too heavy.

Measurement in real life.

• Transportation. How much weight is too much for a plane to take off or a car to move efficiently? How much fuel is needed to reach a certain point and how long will it take to get somewhere? Yes, measurements play a significant part in transportation.

Modelling.

Lesson focus.

Activity.

Let us look at these scales.

Independent work.

Try these questions.

Plenary.

Ask students some practical use of measurements.