Describe and Compare Measurable Attributes

In this topic, students will:

• describe and compare objects by length and height

• describe and compare objects by capacity

• describe and compare objects by weight

• use measurable attributes to describe different objects

• use small objects to measure length

Vocabulary:

Length - how far from end to end

Height - measures how tall something is

Capacity - the maximum amount a container can hold 

Weight - how heavy something is

Attribute - the measurable attributes of an object can be weight, capacity, length, and height.

Balance scale - a tool used to compare weight