Worksheets for teaching children how to compare fruit mass using balance scales.

It looks like you've uploaded a worksheet titled "Comparing Fruit Mass" that involves using equal-arm scales to compare the mass of different fruits. The task is to complete sentences using the words: heavier, lighter, or equal, based on how the scales are balanced.

Let’s go through each scale and determine the correct comparison.

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First Row (Top Scales):

#### 1. Apple vs. Pineapple
- Scale shows: Apple on one side, Pineapple on the other
- The scale tips toward the pineapple
- So, the apple is lighter than the pineapple

✔ The apple is *lighter* than the pineapple.

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#### 2. Orange vs. Blueberries
- Scale shows: Orange on one side, Blueberries on the other
- The scale tips toward the orange
- So, the orange is heavier than the blueberries

✔ The orange is *heavier* than the blueberries.

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#### 3. Kiwi fruit vs. Banana
- Scale shows: Kiwi fruit on one side, Banana on the other
- The scale tips toward the banana
- So, the kiwi fruit is lighter than the banana

✔ The kiwi fruit is *lighter* than the banana.

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Second Row (Bottom Scales):

#### 4. Strawberry vs. Mango
- Scale shows: Strawberry on one side, Mango on the other
- The scale tips toward the mango
- So, the strawberry is lighter than the mango

✔ The strawberry is *lighter* than the mango.

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#### 5. Banana vs. Cherries
- Scale shows: Banana on one side, Cherries on the other
- The scale tips toward the cherries
- So, the banana is lighter than the cherries

✔ The banana is *lighter* than the cherries.

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#### 6. Orange vs. Apple
- Scale shows: Orange on one side, Apple on the other
- The scale is balanced
- So, the orange is equal to the apple

✔ The orange is *equal* to the apple.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. The apple is lighter than the pineapple.
2. The orange is heavier than the blueberries.
3. The kiwi fruit is lighter than the banana.
4. The strawberry is lighter than the mango.
5. The banana is lighter than the cherries.
6. The orange is equal to the apple.

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🌟 Challenge:

> "Compare how heavy the fruit from your lunchbox is with someone else's fruit in your class. Use heavier, lighter or equal."

This is an open-ended activity encouraging students to apply what they’ve learned in real life by comparing actual fruit masses.

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