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Question
Look at the buckets, mugs, glasses and other things in your house. Guess how much water each can hold. Check if your guess is right by using your measuring bottle.
| My Guess | My Measure | |
| Mug | ||
| Glass | ||
| Pot | ||
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Solution
| My Guess | My Measure | |
| Mug | 250 mL | 250 mL |
| Glass | 250 mL | 200 mL |
| Pot | 250 mL | 250 mL |
| Small bucket | 5 L | 5 L |
| Big bucket | 10 L | 12 L |
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