Lesson 11: Same, Different, Big, Small Copy
Through this lesson, children should be able to:
- Compare the sizes of different objects
Let’s get to know this lesson through this quick video:
| Teaching Aids | Student Kit | Workbook |
|---|---|---|
| Measuring cups or spoons Flashcards | Magnifying glass Pink balloon Blue balloon Spot the Difference sheet | Pages 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Let’s ‘stretch’ this lesson!
Go outside and explore objects of different sizes in their surroundings. Look above and point to an airplane – talk about how airplanes seem small from afar but huge when up close.
What good questions can you ask in this lesson?
| Remembering | Understanding | Applying | Analysing | Evaluating | Creating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small, Smaller, Big, Bigger | Which cup is the smallest? Which cup is the biggest? | Which cup is bigger than this cup? Which cup is smaller than this cup? | What did you compare about the cups in order to arrange it from smallest to biggest? | What are examples of objects that are big/small? | Do you like big or small objects? | Can you name any other object that comes in various sizes? |
| Balloon: Same or Different | Are these balloons similar? Are these balloons different? | What makes these balloons different/similar? | How do we make these balloons the same/different in size? | Which balloon is bigger/smaller? | Do you like big balloons or small balloons? | Can you identify two objects of the same size/different sizes ? |
| Compare and Contrast | What is this? | What does a magnifying glass do? | How do we use the magnifying glass? | What happens to the object when you view it through the magnifying glass? | What do you think is the importance of a magnifying glass? | Can you suggest one tool that is used to help us see small objects? |