Information Sheet 3: Weighing and measuring
Kitchen scales
Digital scales
Balance scales
Analogue scales
Bar scales i
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Information Sheet 4: Units of measurement
Kilograms and grams are used to weigh food.
This diagram represents 1 kilogram.
Each division represents 10 grams.
Liquids are measured in litres.
100 cl = 1 litre (cl is short for centilitre)
1000 ml = 1 litre (ml is short for millilitre)
1000 cm 3 = 1 litre (cc is short for cubic centimetre)
Celsius is a measure of temperature.
Maximum temperature in electric ovens is 245ºC.
Fahrenheit is a measure of temperature.
Maximum temperature in electric ovens is 475ºF.
This temperature is the same as Gas Mark 9.
These temperatures vary depending on the make of the cooker. i
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Worksheet 2: Measuring with analogue scales
1. Draw in a pointer to show 450 g of tomatoes.
3. Draw in a pointer to show 780 g of minced beef.
2. Draw in a pointer to show 75 g of sugar.
4. Draw in a pointer to show 60 g of flour.
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