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Metric Measurement Comparison

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Metric Measurement Comparison

Measuring tools and objects

📏 Part 1: Comparing Measurements

1. Circle the longer object in each pair:

A pencil that is 12 cm long

A ruler that is 30 cm long

2. Which container holds more water?

A cup that holds 250 mL

A bottle that holds 500 mL

3. Circle the heavier object:

An apple that weighs 150 grams

A banana that weighs 120 grams

4. Which measurement shows the shortest length?

25 cm

8 cm

15 cm

📊 Part 2: Ordering Measurements

5. Put these lengths in order from shortest to longest:

Objects: Book (22 cm), Eraser (4 cm), Desk (80 cm)

Shortest: _____________ Middle: _____________ Longest: _____________

6. Order these masses from lightest to heaviest:

Objects: Orange (180g), Grape (5g), Sandwich (250g)

Lightest: _____________ Middle: _____________ Heaviest: _____________

7. Complete the sentences using comparison words:

A 300 mL glass is _____________ than a 150 mL cup.

A 45 cm stick is _____________ than a 60 cm stick.

Word bank: longer, shorter, holds more, holds less

🤔 Part 3: Problem Solving

8. Sarah measured three ribbons. Help her put them in order:

• Red ribbon: 35 cm

• Blue ribbon: 12 cm

• Green ribbon: 28 cm

9. Explain why we need to use the same units when comparing measurements:
10. Extension Challenge: If you had 1000 mL of water, how many 250 mL cups could you fill? Show your thinking:

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