Lesson 9-5

LET'S BUILD Describe and Compare Objects by Measurable Attributes

For more help with this lesson, view the Visual Learning Animation or the Another Look Video.

MATH HELP AT HOME

Sample Additional Practice Exercise 1

Look at the object on the left and compare it with the object on the right. Draw an X on the object that is lighter, or underline both objects if they are the same weight. Draw a circle around the tool you can use to tell about the weights of the objects.

A mug and a can of paint. There is an X through the mug. A pan balance and a cup measure. The pan balance is circled.

Look at the mug and the can of paint. A mug is lighter than a can of paint. Draw an X on the mug.

Now look at the tools. A pan balance can be used to measure weight. A measuring cup can be used to measure capacity. Draw a circle around the pan balance.

HOME ACTIVITY

Compare Objects

MATERIALS

Household Objects

ACTIVITY

Show your child several household objects, such as a plate or a mug. Have him or her describe each object, and then name the tool(s) that could be used to tell about the different measurable attributes. Then have him or her compare two of the objects by one of the measurable attributes.