Comparison of Length, Weight, Capacity, and Numbers to 10
Unit description: In this unit the students will learn to compare numbers of objects in groups within ten. They will compare and describe two objects’ measurable attributes such as height, weight, length and capacity.
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Essential Outcomes of the Unit
Counting and Cardinality- Compare numbers.
NY-K.CC.6 Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than (more than), less than (fewer than), or equal to (the same as) the number of objects in another group. Note: Include groups with up to ten objects.
Measurement and Data- Describe and compare measurable attributes.
NY-K.MD.1 Describe measurable attributes of an object(s), such as length or weight, using appropriate vocabulary.
Other Standard Addressed in the Unit
Measurement and Data- Describe and compare measurable attributes.
NY-K.MD.2 Directly compare two objects with a common measurable attribute and describe the difference.
Essential Questions and Big Ideas
- What does it mean to compare?
- Comparing represents identifying if an amount is greater, lesser, or equal to another.
- How do I compare length?
- Lengths can be compared by lining objects up end to end and identifying which is longer or shorter.
- How do I compare height?
- Heights can be compared by lining objects up end to end and identifying which is longer or shorter.
- How do I compare weight?
- Weight represents how heavy an object is and can be compared by thinking about objects.