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Subject: Mathematics
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 26
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: Grade 3
Date: Week 26
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 26, Period 5
Topic: Measurement
Sub-topic: Measuring Height, Capacity, and Weight
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
• Measure capacity and weight using standard units
• Compare heights using bar graphs
• Record and interpret measurement data
Previous Knowledge
Students already know Metric and English units for length.
Instructional Materials
Mathematics textbook for Grade 3, measuring cups, liters and milliliter containers, weighing scale, chart paper.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: “How do we know how tall someone is, or how much rice is in a bag?” Learners guess and the teacher explains that we need standard units.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Capacity is the amount a container can hold. Measured in liters (L) and milliliters (mL) or in English units gallons (gal), quarts (qt).
Weight is how heavy something is. Measured in kilograms (kg), grams (g), or in English units pounds (lb), ounces (oz).
Example:
• 1 bottle of soda = 500 mL = 0.5 L
• A child’s weight may be 30 kg ≈ 66 lb
Teacher demonstrates measuring water into liter jars and weighing school bags with a scale. Learners’ heights are measured and recorded in cm. Teacher draws a bar graph comparing boys and girls.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
• Learners measure the capacity of classroom bottles.
• Learners weigh different classroom objects and compare.
• Learners record heights and help draw a bar graph.
Assessment Checks:
• Teacher asks: How many milliliters are in 1 liter?
• Which is heavier: 1 kg of sugar or 1 lb of sugar?
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
Capacity measures how much a container can hold. Weight measures how heavy something is. A bar graph is used to show and compare data clearly.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: We measure capacity in liters/milliliters, weight in kilograms/grams, and height using meters/centimeters. Bar graphs help compare measurement data.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Write the unit used to measure water in a bottle and the unit used to measure your school bag.
Assignment (Expanded):
At home, measure the amount of water a cup can hold. Record in mL.
Follow-up Activity:
Draw a bar graph comparing the weights of three objects in your home.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Teacher allows learners to work in groups, encouraging peer support. Visual demonstration is given for learners with learning difficulties.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low