heavier or lighter

Heavier and Lighter

In this unit, children will understand the concepts of “heavier” and “lighter” as a comparison between the weights of different objects. They will be able to compare between objects that are heavier or lighter relative to one another.

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

  1. Understand the concepts of “heavier” and “lighter” as a comparison between the weights of different objects.
  2. Compare between objects that are heavier or lighter relative to one another.

Curriculum Alignment: Year 1 Measurements:

Compare, describe and solve practical problems for mass/weight [for example, heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than].

Last updated on: February 18, 2026

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