Understanding Weight Measurements
Weight tells us how heavy something is!
We use grams (g) for light things like paperclips and kilograms (kg) for heavier things like books. 1
kilogram equals 1,000 grams - that's a lot of grams!
How to Choose the Right Unit
1️⃣ Think: "Is this light or heavy?"
2️⃣ For light things (like an apple), use grams (g)
3️⃣ For heavy things (like a dog), use kilograms (kg)
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Choose the Best Unit
Look at these items. Would you measure them in grams (g) or kilograms (kg)? Click on your answer!
Feather
Watermelon
Chocolate Bar
Example 2: Balance the Scale
Help balance the scale by choosing whether to add grams or kilograms!
To measure a bag of flour, would you use:
Parent Tips 🌟
- Kitchen scale fun: Let your child help measure ingredients when cooking - flour in grams, potatoes in kilograms!
- Grocery guessing game: At the store, ask "Would this cereal box be measured in g or kg?" before checking the label.
- Hand comparison: Have them hold a light object (like a pencil) in one hand and a heavier one (like a book) in the other to feel the difference.