Don’t let maths weigh you down. Lighten your load with these fun resources to develop fundamental measurement skills.
We’ve got a range of balances and scales from metric and mechanical to digital and electronic or use the push & pull spring scale to measure weights from 250g to 5kg.
Whether they’re analogue or digital, weighing resources have a wide range of practical applications. For example, the price per kilogram is an important consideration when purchasing goods such as fruits and vegetables; likewise, the number on a weighing scale during physical exams is vital for determining the overall health of an individual.
Our weight measurement resources are designed to be safely used by young children, whilst also replicating the properties of their ‘real world’ counterparts. Whether you’re teaching students how to read metric scales or levelling them up to mechanical ones, we’ve got something for you.
Ask your students to weigh any object. Then, use a Portable Precision Balance or Spring Scales to measure the weight of that object.
With the help of our weight measurement tools, ask students to convert between grams and kilograms (and vice versa).
Immerse your students in everyday situations that involve reading weights such as shopping in fruit markets. Divide students into pairs and have one person play a fruit vendor and the other a buyer. Encourage them to play a variety of scenarios, such as asking about the price per kilo, calculating change, etc. Shop the “Classroom Shop Kit” for this roleplay activity.