Clarifications
Clarification 1: To directly compare length, objects are placed next to each other with one end of each object lined up to determine which one is longer.Clarification 2: Language to compare length includes short, shorter, long, longer, tall, taller, high or higher. Language to compare volume includes has more, has less, holds more, holds less, more full, less full, full, empty, takes up more space or takes up less space. Language to compare weight includes heavy, heavier, light, lighter, weighs more or weighs less.
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STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity
This MEA lesson is designed for a Kindergarten grade level. Students will be working in small groups to figure out what moving company is best for a family that is moving to a different state and they will learn about weight by differentiating between heavy items and lighter items. The students will be using criteria such as pricing, moving of vehicles, speed, safety and overall rating.
Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.
MFAS Formative Assessments
Students compare the lengths of two trains of cubes and are assessed in order to determine if they understand conservation of length.
Students compare the weights of two sandwich bags, one containing cotton balls and one containing rice.
Students compare their heights to that of a partner and describe the difference in their heights.