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Weights in pounds

Estimate and compare weights of everyday objects in pounds.
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Practice Questions

  1. A dog 🐶 weighs 25 lbs. A cat 🐱 weighs 10 lbs. Total weight? ? lbs
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    35 lbs

  2. Estimate the weight of a bowling ball 🎳: (A) 1 lb (B) 10 lbs
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    (B) 10 lbs

  3. A suitcase 🧳 weighs 40 lbs. You remove 5 lbs of clothes 👕. New weight? ? lbs
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    35 lbs

  4. Which is heavier? (A) A 5 lb bag of flour 🌾 (B) A 10 lb watermelon 🍉
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    (B) A 10 lb watermelon 🍉

Quick Tip
Pounds are used for medium/heavy objects like humans or animals.
Teacher Resources
Vocabulary
Pound (lbs): A common unit of weight.
Estimate: Make a close guess.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing lbs with kg.
  • Estimation errors on common objects.
Differentiation
Extension Activities
  • Estimate weights in pounds.
  • Compare weights in pounds.
  • Solve multi-step problems.
Parent Tip

Discuss the weight of family members or pets in pounds.

Learning Path
Skill Level

beginner

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Adding poundsSubtracting poundsWeight estimation