As part of our measurement unit where we investigated perimeter, area, time, linear measurement, and mass, we finished off with learning about capacity.

What is capacity?

Capacity is the amount of space a container can hold when it’s filled up.

Like all parts of our measurement unit, learning in a hands-on way is the best way to understand these concepts. Throughout our unit, we used different measuring tools such as measuring tape, rulers, meter sticks, pan balances, clocks, measuring cups, graduated cylinders, beakers, measuring spoons. We learned about how to use non-standard units as well as standard units (mm, cm, m, km, mL, L, g, kg). 

Check out some pictures that were snapped of us measuring capacity!

In the pictures below you can see many groups of students working on their math project using perimeter and area. They have to design an animal rescue park following certain criteria. We also played several rounds of Bingo that involved practice telling time using analogue clocks.