Comparing Height
Height tells us how tall or short something is from bottom to top. We can compare the height of people, animals, buildings, trees and many other objects.
When one object reaches higher than another, we can say that it is taller.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what height means.
- Compare the height of objects.
- Use taller and shorter correctly.
- Recognise objects with the same height.
Taller and Shorter
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The first object is taller than the second object.
Comparing People
We can compare the height of two people by standing them upright on the same level and looking at how high they reach.
The person who reaches higher is taller.
Same Height
Sometimes two objects or people can have the same height.
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Both objects reach the same height.
How to Compare Height
- Place the objects on the same level.
- Keep them standing upright.
- Compare how high they reach.
- Decide which is taller, shorter or the same height.
Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse height with length.
- Do not compare objects placed on different levels.
- Make sure objects are upright when comparing height.
Practice
1. What does height tell us?
2. Which word means greater height: taller or shorter?
3. Can two people have the same height?
4. Which is usually taller: a tree or a small plant?
Try It Yourself
Find two objects such as books, bottles or boxes. Place them on the same surface and compare their height.
Quick Revision
- Height tells us how tall or short something is.
- Taller means greater height.
- Shorter means less height.
- Objects can also have the same height.
What Comes Next?
Now that you can compare height, the next lesson will help you compare the weight of different objects.