Bucket Balance 500ml

Which is heavier? How much will it hold? Let’s find out.

A big object isn’t always the heavier one, and two different collections can balance perfectly. The Bucket Balance invites children to investigate these discoveries for themselves, turning measurement into something they can see, test and discuss.

This child-friendly balance includes weight platforms and removable, graduated 500ml buckets for practical investigations with solids and liquids. It’s a versatile resource for early maths and science activities at home, in the classroom or during guided learning sessions.

Introduce the difference between volume and capacity: volume describes the amount of liquid being measured, while capacity describes how much a container can hold. Each bucket has a capacity of 500ml.

Encourage learners to make a prediction, carry out the test and describe the result. Recording discoveries with drawings, words or a simple comparison chart extends the activity and introduces useful early data-handling skills.

As children investigate, mathematical language gains a practical meaning: “more”, “less”, “equal”, “heavier”, “lighter”, “full” and “empty”.

The weight platforms and removable buckets allow you to vary the materials and task, making this a useful addition to maths stations, small-group lessons and supervised exploration.

Use under adult supervision. Objects and other materials used for activities are not included.

Key Features
- Hands-on resource for comparing mass and capacity
- Supports practical measurement investigations
- Encourages prediction, comparison and observation
- Makes abstract measurement concepts more concrete
- Suitable for early maths and science activities
- Develops problem-solving and investigative skills
- Designed for repeated classroom use

Includes: 1 bucket balance with weight platforms and removable, graduated 500ml liquid buckets

Dimensions: 40 × 15 × 15cm

Ages 3+

Product Code: JYN-S05N