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Capacity Estimation and Measurement

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Capacity Estimation and Measurement

Various containers and measuring jugs

🔍 Part 1: Capacity Detective - Estimation

1. Look at each container. Estimate how much it can hold. Circle your best guess:

Water Bottle:

250 ml

500 ml

1 litre

2 litres

Coffee Mug:

100 ml

250 ml

500 ml

750 ml

Milk Carton:

500 ml

1 litre

2 litres

3 litres

2. What 'capacity clues' helped you make your estimates? Tick all that apply:

The height of the container

The width of the container

Comparing to containers I know

The shape of the container

📏 Part 2: Measurement Recording

3. After measuring with your group, record the actual capacity:

Water Bottle actual capacity: _________ ml

Coffee Mug actual capacity: _________ ml

Milk Carton actual capacity: _________ ml or _________ litres

4. Which estimate was closest to the actual measurement?
5. Which estimate was the most different from the actual measurement? Why do you think this happened?
6. Convert these measurements:

1000 ml = _________ litre

2 litres = _________ ml

1500 ml = _________ litre and _________ ml

🧠 Part 3: Real-World Connections

7. You are designing a new juice bottle for your company. What capacity would you choose and why?

My juice bottle capacity: _________ ml

8. At the supermarket, which container would hold more orange juice?

A 750 ml bottle

A 1.2 litre carton

They hold the same amount

9. Reflection: What was the most challenging or fun part about estimating and measuring capacity today?

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