Measuring & Volume Activity Kit (Years 1–6)

Suitable for Years 1–6 science activities in NZ schools and home learning

A fun and hands-on science activity kit that introduces younger students to measuring, comparing volumes, and observing how liquids move and fill different containers.

What students do:
Measure, pour, and compare different amounts of liquid using simple laboratory equipment while exploring concepts such as volume, capacity, and estimation.

What this investigates:
How liquids can be measured accurately and how different containers hold and transfer varying amounts of liquid.

Activities to explore:

• Compare large and small liquid volumes
• Estimate and measure water accurately
• Explore how different containers hold liquids

What’s Included in This Kit

1 x Plastic Measuring Cylinder (100ml)
2 x Plastic Beakers (250ml)
1 x Plastic Dropping Pipettes (3ml, Pack of 100 – suitable for multiple activities)
1 x Plastic Funnel (75mm)
1 x Safety Glasses

What you can use from home:

• Water
• Small containers or cups
• Food colouring (optional)
• Notebook or paper for recording observations

All equipment included is suitable for supervised classroom activities and home learning.