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# Comparing Mass and Weight

Compare two objects directly by mass or weight and describe the difference using language such as heavy, light, heavier than, lighter than

Subject: Mathematics · Area: Measurement · Ages 4 to 6
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/comparing-mass-and-weight-mt_-P1kdZhHbL

## Ready when they can

- Heft two objects and say which is heavier/lighter
- Use a simple balance to compare the weight of two objects
- Describe one object as 'heavier than' another

## Lesson: Heavy or light?

You can compare how heavy things are. Pick up one thing. Pick up another. Feel which one is heavier. A big thing is not always heavier than a small thing.

*(drawing: Six blocks are heavier than two blocks. More blocks, more weight.)*

**Example.** Mia holds a bag of apples in one hand. She holds a feather in the other hand. The bag feels heavy. The feather feels light. The apples are heavier than the feather. The feather is lighter than the apples.

**Tip.** A balance can help too. The heavier thing makes its side go down.

**Recap.** Heavy things are harder to lift than light things.

## Practice

17 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Measurable Attributes of Objects](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/measurable-attributes-of-objects-mt_NtJYlJdUe9)

## Opens up

- [Measuring mass and weight](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/measuring-mass-and-weight-mt_zd0YkB3xNj)