– Math 5: Space & Shape Capacity Centres SS5.4: Demonstrate an understanding of capacity by: ••describing the relationship ••selecting ••estimating between mL and L and justifying referents for mL or L units ••measuring capacity by using referents for mL or L and recording capacity (mL or L). [C, CN, ME, PS, R, V] Unpacking the Outcome Demonstrate Understanding (of Capacity using ml and L). Describe relationship (between ml and L). Select Referents Justify Referents Estimate capacity (referents) Measure Capacity (referents) Record Capacity (using Referents for ml and L). Outcome (circle the verb and underline the nouns or noun phrases) SS5.4 Demonstrate understanding of capacity by: describing the relationship between ml and L, selecting and justifying referents for ml or L units, measuring and recording capacity (ml or L), estimating capacity by using referents for ml or L. KNOW UNDERSTAND BE ABLE TO DO Vocabulary: capacity, referent, a.There are many strategies a.Show, using concrete estimate, measure for selecting and using materials, that 1000ml has the How to: referents to determine same capacity as 1L. Choose and use referents capacity of containers; some b.Provide and explain the choice Concepts: are more accurate than of referent for ml or L. The relationship between others. c.Estimate, using a referent, the ml and L. b.Multiple units can be used to capacity of containers. Units for measuring determine the capacity of d.Determine the capacity of a capacity containers; multiple units are container, and explain whether Strategies for sorting and used in all forms of it is an exact measurement or an order containers based on measurement estimate. capacity c.Estimation is easier when e.Sort containers from least to using a referent. greatest capacity, and explain is a connection between the strategy used. units for measuring capacity and the units chosen depend on context. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. What is the best strategy for me to determine the capacity of a container? 2. How are units related and how do I know when to use each unit? 3. What are strategies for estimating? Assessment: Formative: Summative:
Math 5: Space & Shape – Capacity Centres SS5.4: Demonstrate an understanding of capacity by: ••describing the relationship between mL and L ••selecting and justifying referents for mL or L units ••estimating capacity by using referents for mL or L ••measuring and recording capacity (mL or L). [C, CN, ME, PS, R, V] Unpacking the Outcome Demonstrate Understanding (of Capacity using ml and L). Describe relationship (between ml and L). Select Referents Justify Referents Estimate capacity (referents) Measure Capacity (referents) Record Capacity (using Referents for ml and L). Outcome (circle the verb and underline the nouns or noun phrases) SS5.4 Demonstrate understanding of capacity by: describing the relationship between ml and L, selecting and justifying referents for ml or L units, measuring and recording capacity (ml or L), estimating capacity by using referents for ml or L. KNOW UNDERSTAND BE ABLE TO DO Vocabulary: capacity, referent, estimate, measure How to: Choose and use referents Concepts: The relationship between ml and L. Units for measuring capacity Strategies for sorting and order containers based on capacity a.There are many strategies for selecting and using referents to determine capacity of containers; some are more accurate than others. b.Multiple units can be used to determine the capacity of containers; multiple units are used in all forms of measurement c.Estimation is easier when using a referent. is a connection between units for measuring capacity and the units chosen depend on context. a.Show, using concrete materials, that 1000ml has the same capacity as 1L. b.Provide and explain the choice of referent for ml or L. c.Estimate, using a referent, the capacity of containers. d.Determine the capacity of a container, and explain whether it is an exact measurement or an estimate. e.Sort containers from least to greatest capacity, and explain the strategy used. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. What is the best strategy for me to determine the capacity of a container? 2. How are units related and how do I know when to use each unit? 3. What are strategies for estimating? Assessment: Formative: Summative:
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