Year 2
Maths
Measurement and Space
AC9M2M02
Mass in Kilograms
Students compare and measure the mass of objects using kilograms.
What You Need to Know
Students compare and measure the mass of objects using kilograms.
Key Concept Diagram
Using balance scales
Comparing heavy and light
Reading kilogram measures
Estimating mass
Key Vocabulary
mass
the amount of matter in an object
kilogram
a standard unit of mass (kg)
balance scale
a tool used to compare the mass of two objects
heavier
having a greater mass than another object
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
A bag of rice has a mass of 2 kg. A bag of sugar has a mass of 1 kg. Which is heavier?
Question 2
What unit do we use to measure the mass of groceries?
Question 3
A dog has a mass of 8 kg. A cat has a mass of 5 kg. What is their total mass?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●Using balance scales
- ●Comparing heavy and light
- ●Reading kilogram measures
- ●Estimating mass