Visit the robot factory where you will mix and match various body parts to build a robot. Each correct answer earns you a new robot part to help complete your one-of-a-kind mechanical creation!

In this version, students work with metric mass conversions by converting between grams and kilograms. Through a variety of problem-solving questions, they’ll apply their understanding of base-ten relationships and practise reasoning through real-world scenarios—like comparing weights or solving word problems involving both units.

Let’s Build – Mass Conversions: Kilograms to Grams is ideal for Year 5–6 students deepening their understanding of the metric system. It’s perfect for measurement units, maths rotations, or independent learning using the QR code, combining maths practise with creative, robot-building fun!

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Convert between kilograms and grams
• ✅ Apply knowledge of the base-ten metric system
• ✅ Solve real-world mass word problems
• ✅ Strengthen understanding of measurement and number relationships
• ✅ Engage in interactive gameplay that makes learning meaningful

How to Play:

1. Students are presented with a question involving grams and kilograms.
2. They solve the question and select the correct answer from multiple choices.
3. A correct answer earns a robot part, gradually building their robot with each success.
4. The game continues until all questions are answered and their robot is complete.
5. At the end, students celebrate with their fully built robot and a job well done!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during measurement units focused on mass and conversions
• 💡 Great for Year 5–6 students practising real-world maths problem-solving
• 💡 Follow up with a practical task using scales and classroom objects
• 💡 Add to maths rotations for self-paced, engaging reinforcement

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired, or group play
• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a homework or revision task

Let’s Build – Mass Conversions: Kilograms to Grams turns metric conversions into a dynamic and creative challenge, where maths mastery powers your robot to life!