Year 2
Maths
Measurement and Space
AC9M2M03
Volume in Litres
Students explore capacity and volume by measuring and comparing amounts using litres.
What You Need to Know
Students explore capacity and volume by measuring and comparing amounts using litres.
Key Concept Diagram
Litres as a standard unit
Comparing containers by volume
Reading litre markings
Estimating capacity
Key Vocabulary
volume
the amount of space a liquid takes up
capacity
the maximum amount a container can hold
litre
a standard unit of volume (L)
full
holding as much as possible
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
A bucket holds 8 litres. A jug holds 2 litres. How many more litres does the bucket hold?
Question 2
Which unit measures the volume of a bottle of water?
Question 3
A pool holds 50 litres. You pour in 23 litres. How many more litres are needed to fill it?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●Litres as a standard unit
- ●Comparing containers by volume
- ●Reading litre markings
- ●Estimating capacity