Compare Size, Weight, and Capacity
🐘 How heavy is a hippo? How much water fits in a bathtub? Let's explore how to measure weight and capacity!
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Concept
We measure different things in different ways. We already learned length (how long) and height (how tall).
🎯 Weight (How Heavy): When we pick something up, we feel its weight. * We use the words: Heavy, Heavier, Heaviest and Light, Lighter, Lightest. * A bowling ball is heavy. A feather is light.
🎯 Capacity (How Much It Holds): When we fill a container with liquid (like water) or sand, we measure its capacity. * We use the words: Holds More, Holds Less, or Holds the Most / Least. * A bathtub holds more water than a teacup. A swimming pool holds the most water!
When comparing size, always ask yourself: Am I measuring how heavy it is, or how much stuff fits inside it?
Try it
Let's measure up the world!
Instructions: Read the comparison and circle the right answer.
1. Which animal is HEAVIER? A) A blue whale 🐋 B) A tiny mouse 🐁
2. Which container HOLDS MORE water? A) A plastic water bottle 🍼 B) A big family swimming pool 🏊♂️
3. Which object is LIGHTER? A) A giant rock 🪨 B) A single leaf from a tree 🍂
4. A thimble is tiny! A bucket is big. Which one holds LESS? A) The bucket B) The thimble
Measuring Beaker
Pour exactly 500 mL of liquid into the beaker!