Classroom Resource

Dino Drink | Dinosaur Train

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

K, 3

Overview

Dinosaurs need to drink a LOT of water, and this event showcases their incredible sipping skills! The goal of the game is to pair the right sized cup with the right dinosaur. This game will help students compare object attributes like length and volume in a fun way. 

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): KG

MA19.K.17

Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common to see which object has more of“ or “less of” the attribute and describe the difference.“

Unpacked Content

UP:MA19.K.17

Vocabulary

  • Attribute

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to describe similarities and differences in objects.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Directly compare two objects and explain which object has more of or less of the attribute.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • objects and geometric figures have measurable attributes that allow them to be compared.
Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 3

MA19.3.19

Estimate and measure liquid volumes and masses of objects using liters (l), grams (g), and kilograms (kg).

Unpacked Content

UP:MA19.3.19

Vocabulary

  • Liquid volume
  • Mass
  • Liter
  • Gram
  • Kilogram
  • Metric unit
  • Capacity
  • Matter

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Personal benchmarks for metric standard units of measure, mass (gram & kilogram) and liquid volume (liter), and the use of related tools (such as balance, spring scales, graduated cylinders, beakers, measuring cups) for measurement to those units.
  • Characteristics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division contexts that involve measurements.
  • How to represent quantities and operations physically, pictorially, or symbolically.
  • Strategies to solve one-step word problems that involve measurement.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Measure liquid volume and mass in metric standard units.
  • Choose appropriate measurement tools and units of measure.
  • Represent quantities and operations physically, pictorially, or symbolically,
  • Use a variety of strategies to solve one-step word problems that involve measurement.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Capacity indicates the measure of the volume (dry or liquid) in a container.
  • Mass indicates the amount of matter in an object and can be represented with different sized units.
Link to Resource
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/0bfc41b4-35cd-45e5-9e5a-53f038c614a7…

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility
License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/#.YD-bCNhKiUk

Approved Date

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