2. Have student prove their statement by pouring either from the least or greatest container. Let’s say they fill the greater container want to pour into the container that they think holds the least. Ask: what will happen”
3. Make notes on their comments and how they use math language. Are they using words such as holds more than or less than, pour, spill over because it’s too full, some space left, half full, full at the top, etc.
4. Now show the student two containers that you know holds the same amount. Ask: “compare these two containers using math language”
5. If the student says that the two containers hold the same amount ask them how they could find out and what will happen when they pour one into the other. Listen for they both will come to the top, or something similar.
6. Ask the student to choose three containers and to put them in order. Ask them what their order is. How can they prove? If they ordered incorrect (that is ok as long as they can see on their own why and rearrange into the proper order.
7. Record any other comments you may have about their ability to make statement s of comparison by filling.Strand: Shape and Space- Measurement of Mass<br />Identify the outcomes to be learned<br />SSK.1 Use direct comparison to compare two objects based on a single attribute, such as • length including height • mass • volume • capacity. <br />a) Compare the length or height of two objects and explain how they compare using the words shorter, longer, taller, or almost the same. <br />b) Compare the mass of two objects and explain how they compare using the words lighter, heavier, or almost the same. <br />c) Compare the volume of two objects or capacity of two containers and explain how they compare using the words less, more, bigger, smaller, or almost the same.<br />SS1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of measurement as a process of comparing by:<br />identifying attributes that can be compared<br />ordering objects<br />making statements of comparison<br />filling, covering, or matching<br />SS2.2 Demonstrate understanding of non-standard units for measurement of mass by:<br />• describing the choice and appropriate use of non-standard units<br />• estimating<br />• measuring<br />• comparing and analyzing measurements.<br />Determine how the learning will be observed<br />What will the children do to know that the learning has occurred?<br />What should children do to demonstrate the understanding of the mathematical concepts, skills, and big ideas?<br />What assessment tools will be the most suitable to provide evidence of student understanding?<br />How can I document the children’s learning?<br />The focus will be on the comparative language so I will need to observe, record sound, video, and interview.<br />They will make statements of comparison and explain their reasoning.<br />NameUses comparative language(heavier, lighter, heaviest, lightest)Uses a balance scale or other tool to compareExplains that objects withthe same mass are balancedComments:<br />Plan the learning environment and instruction<br />What learning opportunities and experiences should I provide to promote the learning outcomes?<br />What will the learning environment look like?<br />What strategies do children use to access prior knowledge and continually communicate and represent understanding?<br />What teaching strategies and resources will I use?<br />When we measure, we compare things. When we compare which object is heavier, we are talking about mass.<br />Before:<br />Have a tub of water and use a tin pan as a boat.<br />Place a heavy rock in the boat so that it sinks.<br />Facilitation Questions <br />• Why did the boat sink?<br />Answers may vary.<br />Now place a small animal toy in the boat.<br />• Could the mouse sink the boat all by itself? Why or why not?<br />Answers may vary.<br />• What would have happened if only 1 type of animal climbed on the boat?<br />Answers may vary.<br />• How many _________ do you think it would take to sink the boat? Why?<br />Record the answers so the students can see that it should take more mice than pigs to sink the boat.<br />Facilitation Questions <br />• What would happen to the boat if a heavy animal sat on one end of the boat?<br />The boat would be lower on that end.<br />• What would happen if a mouse were on one end of the boat and an elephant were on the other end of the boat? Why?<br />The end of the boat with the elephant would sink lower because an elephant is heavier than a mouse.<br />• What happened when we put the boat in the water?<br />It floated.<br />• What happened when we put 2 different objects on opposite ends of the boat?<br />One side of the boat sank lower than the other side of the boat.<br />• Which side of the boat sank the end that had a heavy object on it or the end that had a light object on it? Why?<br />The end with the heavy object sank lower because it weighs more.<br />• What happened when objects with the same weight were placed on opposite ends of the boat?<br />Possible answer: The ends of the boat sank the same amount. The boat stayed level. It stayed balanced.<br />EXPLORE<br />Station 1:<br />The Explore phase of the lesson provides the student with an opportunity to be actively involved in the exploration of the mathematical concepts addressed. This part of the lesson is designed for small group instruction.<br />1. Show the students 4 small objects. (Examples: eraser, pencil, ruler, marker, crayon,<br />etc.)<br />2. Choose 2 of the objects. Ask the students, “Without touching the objects, which object do you predict is heavier? Why?”<br />3. Record the predictions on a chart as shown below.<br />Prediction Tally ResultsObject 1 ____ Object 2_____Hand Measurements Comparison CheckObject 1______ Object 2______<br />4. Repeat the process of predicting which object is heaviest until each of the 4 objects have been compared with each other.<br />5. Model comparing the objects by holding 1 object in each of your hands.<br />6. Ask the students to compare the objects by holding one object in each hand in order<br />to estimate which one is the heavier object.<br />7. Record the students’ findings under the “Hand” Measurements part of the chart.<br />Use tally marks to record predictions.<br />After predictions of hand measurements have been made, have the students place the objects in order from heaviest to lightest.<br />9. Record the sequence of objects for use during the explain phase of this lesson.<br /> Questions<br />• Which object do you predict is heavier? Why?<br />Answers may vary depending on objects.<br />• Are the bigger objects always the heaviest objects? Why?<br />No, sometimes smaller objects can weigh more than larger objects.<br />• Are the longer objects always the heavier objects?<br />No. The ___ was shorter than the ___, but it seemed heavier.<br />• Can the smaller objects be the heavier objects? Why?<br />No. The ___ was smaller and lighter than the ___.<br />• Can the shorter objects be the heavier objects? Why?<br />Yes. The ___ is heavier than the ___.<br />• Would your predictions and the results have changed if I had asked you to determine which object was lighter?<br />Answers may vary.<br />• Looking back over the chart, are there any predictions you would change? Why or why not?<br />Answers may vary.<br />• Are you certain that ___ is heavier than ____? Why?<br />Answers may vary.<br />• Is there a better way to find out if something is heavier or lighter than the other?<br />Answers may vary. Some students may mention a scale or a balance.<br />Station 2:<br />Water Exploration<br />Station 3: Pan scales<br />Station 4: Box Scales<br />Assess student learning and follow up<br />What conclusions can be made from assessment information?<br />How effective have instructional strategies been?<br />What are the next steps for instruction?<br />How will the gaps in the development of understanding be addressed?<br />How will the children extend their learning?<br />Performance Assessment Item<br />Describe how the mass of the soccer ball compares to the mass of the tennis ball? Explain your thinking.<br />*Use a flip video or Voki to record.<br />