Lesson Plan: Measuring Mass in Grams

Grade: 3

Subject: Mathematics

Topic: Measuring Mass in Grams

Duration: 45 minutes

Objectives: 1. Students will understand the concept of mass and its measurement in grams. 2. Students will be able to measure the mass of objects using a balance scale. 3. Students will practice converting between different units of mass (grams and kilograms).

Materials: - Balance scales - Various objects of different masses (e.g., books, fruits, toys) - Worksheets (links provided below) - Pencils - Chart paper and markers

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what mass means. Write their responses on the chart paper. 2. Explain that mass is the amount of matter in an object and is measured using a unit called grams. 3. Show students a balance scale and explain that it is used to measure the mass of objects. 4. Share a real-life example of why measuring mass is important (e.g., weighing ingredients for a recipe).

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduce the concept of grams and kilograms (5 minutes): - Explain that grams are used to measure small masses, while kilograms are used for larger masses. - Show examples of objects that weigh around 1 gram and 1 kilogram. - Discuss the relationship between grams and kilograms (1 kilogram = 1000 grams).

1. Measuring mass using a balance scale (15 minutes):
   • Demonstrate how to use a balance scale to measure the mass of an object.
   • Select a few objects of different masses and measure their mass together as a class.
   • Discuss the results and compare the masses of different objects.
2. Converting between grams and kilograms (10 minutes):
   • Explain that sometimes we need to convert between grams and kilograms.
   • Show students how to convert grams to kilograms by dividing the mass by 1000.
   • Provide examples and practice conversions together as a class.

Questioning and Assessment: 1. Throughout the lesson, ask questions to check for understanding: - What is mass? How is it measured? - How do we use a balance scale to measure mass? - How do we convert grams to kilograms?

1. Assess students’ understanding through observation during the hands-on activities and their responses to questions.

Differentiation: 1. For students who need extra support, provide manipulatives (e.g., cubes) to help them visualize the concept of mass. 2. For advanced students, challenge them to convert between grams and kilograms using larger numbers or fractions.

Plenary (5 minutes): 1. Review the key points of the lesson by asking students to share what they have learned about measuring mass in grams. 2. Summarize the importance of measuring mass accurately and how it helps in various real-life situations.

Video Resources: 1. “Measuring Mass for Kids” by Math & Learning Videos for Kids: Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xwv6jwXUfI

Worksheet Resources: 1. “Measuring Mass in Grams” worksheet by Education.com: Link: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105827/measuring-mass-grams.pdf

1. “Converting Grams and Kilograms” worksheet by Math Salamanders: Link: https://www.math-salamanders.com/image-files/convert-grams-to-kilograms-2a.gif

Note: The links provided are examples and may require further exploration to ensure they align with your specific curriculum and teaching style.