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Measuring Recyclable Items

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Measuring Recyclable Items

Recyclable items with measuring blocks

📏 Part 1: Comparing Lengths

1. Circle the LONGER item in each pair:

Plastic bottle

Tin can

2. Circle the SHORTER item:

Cardboard tube

Paper clip

3. How many blocks long is the bottle? Count and write the number:

The bottle is _____ blocks long.

4. How many blocks long is the can? Count and write the number:

The can is _____ blocks long.

⚖️ Part 2: Comparing Weights

5. Circle the HEAVIER item:

Full water bottle

Empty cereal box

6. Circle the LIGHTER item:

Tin can

Plastic container

7. Draw a line to match each item to its weight:
Glass jar
Paper bag
Metal can
Light
Heavy
Medium

✏️ Part 3: My Measurements

8. Complete the sentences about your measurements:

The _____________ is longer than the _____________.

The _____________ is heavier than the _____________.

9. Draw or write about which recyclable item you measured today:
10. Extension: Put these three items in order from shortest to longest:

bottle, can, paper clip

Shortest: _____________ Medium: _____________ Longest: _____________

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