Grade 3 Mathematics — Term 1, Week 10

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Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 10 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) measure mass accurately; (2) convert kg to g; (3) solve real-life problems.
Materials	Scales, weights, fruit, packaged goods.
Key vocabulary	mass, kilogram, gram, weigh, scale
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Weigh an apple. "How many grams? 150 g. How many kilograms is that? 0.15 kg."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Practise reading scales. 2. Convert: 1 kg = 1000 g. 3. Addition and subtraction of masses. 4. Word problems. 5. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Mass bingo.
Assessment	Accurate measurement and conversion.
Teacher notes	Link to science.

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 10 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) measure capacity; (2) convert L to mL; (3) solve multi-step problems.
Materials	Measuring jugs, water, containers.
Key vocabulary	capacity, litre, millilitre, volume
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "If a bottle holds 750 mL, how many to fill 3 L?"
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Practical measuring. 2. Conversion practice. 3. Addition and subtraction. 4. Word problems. 5. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Quick quiz: "2.5 L = ___ mL."
Assessment	Correct conversion and problem solving.
Teacher notes	Real-world application.

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 10 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) convert hours to minutes and vice versa; (2) calculate time intervals; (3) read a 24-hour clock (intro).
Materials	Clocks, time conversion chart, worksheets.
Key vocabulary	hour, minute, convert, 24-hour clock
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "How many minutes in 2 hours? 120! Multiply by 60."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Practice conversions. 2. Simple elapsed time across hours. 3. Introduce 24-hour time (e.g., 14:00 is 2 p.m.). 4. Match analog to 24-hour. 5. Worksheet.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Time conversion race.
Assessment	Accurate conversion.
Teacher notes	Link to schedules.

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 10 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) identify the correct operation for a word problem; (2) solve two-step problems; (3) explain strategies.
Materials	Problem solving cards, whiteboards, rubric.
Key vocabulary	operation, strategy, reasoning, step
Engage (starter)	(10 min) "Read the problem twice. Underline key words."
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Model thinking aloud. 2. Partner work on cards. 3. Share strategies. 4. Independent practice. 5. Write an explanation for one problem.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Share explanations; discuss different strategies.
Assessment	Correct solution and clear explanation.
Teacher notes	Focus on process.

Grade 3 Mathematics · Term 1, Week 10 · 60 minutes

Objectives	Students will be able to: (1) review all Term 1 topics; (2) compete in teams; (3) celebrate learning.
Materials	Jeopardy board (digital or paper), buzzers (optional).
Key vocabulary	review
Engage (starter)	(10 min) Explain rules. Categories: Place Value, Operations, Fractions, Measurement, Data.
Develop (main)	(35 min) 1. Teams choose category and point value. 2. Answer question. 3. Tally points. 4. Final Jeopardy wager. 5. Winner celebration.
Plenary (close)	(10 min) Award prizes; reflect on term.
Assessment	Team participation and correct answers.
Teacher notes	Fun review.