Compare objects: length and height

Learning Objectives Identify which of two objects is longer or shorter. Identify which of two objects is taller or shorter. Use the words 'longer', 'shorter', and 'taller' correctly. Line up two objects at a common starting point to compare them. Order three objects from shortest to longest. Order three objects from shortest to tallest. Who is taller, you or a giraffe? 🦒 Who is longer, a worm or a snake? 🐍 Today, we will learn how to compare things! We will find out what is long, short, and tall. This helps us understand the world around us. Real-World Applications Picking the right size crayon for your picture 🖍️ Seeing if your toy car can fit in a garage 🚗 Finding out who is taller, you or your friend 🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️ Choosing a long n...

TermDefinitionExample LengthLength tells us how long something is from one end to the other. We use it for things that lie flat. ↔️A pencil has length. A sleeping cat has length. ✏️ HeightHeight tells us how tall something is from bottom to top. We use it for things that stand up. ↕️A building has height. A person standing up has height. 🌳 Longer / ShorterWe use these words to compare the length of two things.A banana 🍌 is longer than a grape 🍇. The grape is shorter than the banana. Taller / ShorterWe use these words to compare the height of two things.A giraffe 🦒 is taller than a puppy 🐶. The puppy is shorter than the giraffe. CompareTo compare means to look at two things and see how they are different.Let's compare the red block and the blue block to see which is taller.

The Line-Up Rule Start = Start To compare two objects, you must line them up. Make sure they both start at the same point. The Length Comparison Rule Object A > Object B If Object A goes past Object B when lined up, then Object A is longer. The Height Comparison Rule Object A < Object B If Object A does not reach the top of Object B, then Object A is shorter.