Blast off into outer space and explore distant galaxies in this exciting digital game all about measuring capacity. With every correct answer, students warp between galaxies and collect cosmic objects that earn them space badges to mark their progress.

This version focuses on choosing the correct metric unit to measure the capacity of everyday items. Students will be presented with real-world objects and must decide whether to measure them using litres (L) or millilitres (mL). This helps build real-world estimation and unit selection skills in a fun, interactive way.

Let’s Explore – Units of Measurement: Litres or Millilitres? makes metric measurement meaningful by wrapping it in a galactic adventure. From drink bottles to buckets, students engage with maths concepts through bright visuals, motivating challenges, and a clear sense of progress.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify appropriate metric units to measure capacity (L and mL)
• ✅ Understand how capacity relates to real-world objects
• ✅ Strengthen estimation and reasoning skills
• ✅ Develop fluency with metric measurement through repeated practise
• ✅ Engage with mathematical content in an interactive format

How to Play:

1. Students are presented with an image of a familiar object.
2. They must choose whether it should be measured in litres or millilitres.
3. Each correct answer earns a space object and warps them to the next galaxy.
4. The game continues through a series of questions.
5. At the end, students are shown all the space badges they earned throughout their journey.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during maths units on capacity to introduce or revise units of measure
• 💡 Great for Year 2–4 students developing foundational measurement skills
• 💡 Include in digital rotations as a low-prep fluency activity
• 💡 Follow up with a hands-on capacity estimation and measuring challenge

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 Explore – Units of Measurement: Litres or Millilitres? takes capacity learning to another level with exploration, visuals, and galaxy-spanning fun!