Balloon Balance: Sky-High Inequalities
Master Greater Than, Less Than & Equal To
Prepare for liftoff! In Balloon Balance, you are the Cargo Master for the Royal Airship Fleet. To keep the zeppelins level, you must load the correct cargo crates based on their weight.
This game turns the abstract concept of inequalities (<,>, =) into a physical challenge. If you load a crate that is heavier than the target, watch the chain stretch and the basket sink!
⚖️ Weighing the Numbers
- Greater Than (>): Find a crate "heavier" (larger number) than the target.
- Less Than (<):< /strong> Find a crate "lighter" (smaller number) than the target.
- Equal To (=): Balance the ship with an exact match.
Curriculum Targets (Year 1 & 2)
Comparison
Compare and order numbers from 0 up to 100; use <,> and = signs.
Measurement
Compare, describe and solve practical problems for mass/weight (heavy/light, heavier than,
lighter than).
👨👩👧 Captain's Tips
Use real-world objects to demonstrate "Greater" and "Less":
- "Which pile has MORE coins? That pile is Greater."
- "Which bag feels LIGHTER? That weight is Less."
