kilograms (kg) to measure the the weight of things.
We use grammes (g) and ammes (kg) to measure
We use grams (g) and weight of things.
A 1kg bag of sugar weighs 1 kilogram
We use grams to measure light things
1. What weight is shown on each scale? a)
We use kilograms to measure heavier things
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Strand: Measures
Curriculum Objectives: Estimate, compare, measure and record the weight of a wide variety of objects using appropriate metric units (kg, g) and selecting suitable instruments of measurement; rename units of weight in kg and g;
rename units of weight using decimal fraction form; solve and complete practical tasks and problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and simple division.