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Comparing Weights Using Scales

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Comparing Weights Using Scales

Comparing Weights Using Scales

Balance scales with objects

⚖️ Part 1: Understanding Comparison Symbols

1. Match the symbols with their meanings:
1. >
2. <
3. =
A. Equal to
B. Less than
C. Greater than
2. Circle the correct symbol to complete each comparison:

Apple _____ Orange (if the apple is heavier)

>

<

=

📏 Part 2: Reading Scales

3. Look at the balance scale. If the left side goes down, which object is heavier?

The object on the left side

The object on the right side

Both objects are the same weight

4. Fill in the blanks about using scales:

When using a balance scale, the _________ side shows the heavier object. If both sides are level, the objects have _________ weight. We can record our findings using symbols like _____, _____, and _____.

5. Draw what a balance scale would look like if a book was heavier than a pencil:

🔍 Part 3: Making Comparisons

6. Complete the recording sheet for these object comparisons. Write the correct symbol (>, <, or =) in each box:

Rubber _____ Coin

Pencil _____ Eraser

Small toy _____ Paperclip

7. Check all the objects that you think would be heavier than a standard pencil:

A textbook

A paperclip

A calculator

A feather

A stapler

🧠 Part 4: Estimation and Reasoning

8. Before measuring, estimate which object in each pair would be heavier. Circle your prediction:

Pair 1: Apple vs Orange

Apple

Orange

Same weight

Pair 2: Scissors vs Glue stick

Scissors

Glue stick

Same weight

9. Explain your thinking: Why did you think the scissors would be heavier or lighter than the glue stick?
10. Real-life connections: Describe a situation where you might need to compare weights in everyday life:

🏆 Part 5: Challenge Questions

11. If object A is heavier than object B, and object B is heavier than object C, what can you say about object A compared to object C?

A > C

A < C

A = C

Cannot tell

12. Extension: If you put two objects together on one side of the scale, how might this change the comparison? Draw and explain:

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