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Weight Comparison Using Scales

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Weight Comparison Using Scales

Balance scale with objects

⚖️ Part 1: Object Weight Comparisons

Instructions: Use a balance scale to compare these pairs of objects. Tick (✓) the correct column for each comparison.

1. Apple vs Block

Apple is heavier (mōhio ake)

Block is heavier (mōhio ake)

They weigh the same (te rite)

2. Book vs Toy Car

Book is heavier (mōhio ake)

Toy car is heavier (mōhio ake)

They weigh the same (te rite)

3. Pencil vs Eraser

Pencil is heavier (mōhio ake)

Eraser is heavier (mōhio ake)

They weigh the same (te rite)

4. Scissors vs Glue Stick

Scissors are heavier (mōhio ake)

Glue stick is heavier (mōhio ake)

They weigh the same (te rite)

5. Orange vs Tennis Ball

Orange is heavier (mōhio ake)

Tennis ball is heavier (mōhio ake)

They weigh the same (te rite)

📝 Part 2: Understanding Balance Scales

6. When using a balance scale (paemā), which side goes down?

The side with the lighter object

The side with the heavier object

Both sides stay level

7. If both sides of the scale are level, this means the objects:

Are the same weight (te rite)

Are both heavy (mōhio)

Are both light (māmā)

8. Write one sentence comparing two objects you measured today. Use the words "heavier", "lighter", or "same weight" in your sentence:
9. Draw a picture of a balance scale showing one object heavier than another:

🌟 Part 3: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary

10. Match the English words with the te reo Māori words by writing the letter:

Heavy = _______ a) māmā

Light = _______ b) mōhio

Same = _______ c) paemā

Balance scale = _______ d) te rite

11. Complete this sentence using te reo Māori words:

The book is _________ (heavier) than the feather because the feather is _________ (light).

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