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Measurement System Teacher Resources
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Middle schoolers explore the concept of converting units between the English system and metric system. In this conversion lesson, students use everyday measurements such as height, distance to school, gallons of milk and convert them to a different measurement system, either metric or English.
Students determine how to convert measurement. In this English Measurement lesson plan, students discover interesting facts about the history of measurement. Students study formulas and practice using them.
Learners explore measuring tools by calculating heights and lengths of random objects. In this distance measurement lesson, students utilize the Internet service MapQuest to measure the distance between their current towns and many other popular destinations. Learners discuss the massive heights of tsunamis and utilize many distance related vocabulary terms.
Students explore the history of measurement in ancient Egypt. For this math lesson, students discuss the development of a standardized measurement system. Students measure using various units and discuss the results and the need for a standardized measure.
Students convert units of area and volume within the metric measurement system. They build models of square and cubic centimeters using centimeter grid paper. Students describe the attributes of the unit and what it measures.
Here is a wonderful series of lessons that combine elements of geography, language arts, and math into a unique educational experience that's all about US geography and places. In these lessons, pupils use math and mapping skills to calculate distance and travel time between US destinations. They explore the physical beauty and geography of the United States. The lessons are packed with great ideas, projects, collaborative learning opportunities, and excellent worksheets.
Students participate in a Metric Olympics event and use metric measurements to measure actual performances in their events. They throw a plastic straw for a javelin event, participate in a long jump and high jump event, and a variety of other measurement events. Students then calculate the average performance for each event.
Fifth graders study measurement conversions in hands-on activities. In this measurement conversions lesson, 5th graders create a KWL chart about measuring liquids. Students participate in hands on activities using liquid measurements. Students create conversion tables and use them to complete the Customary Measurement Conversions.
Students practice measuring items. In this measurement lesson, students read the book Measuring Penny and create their own system of measurement. Students measure various items in the classroom, using their creative measurement system.
Ninth graders investigate the concept of using different measurements while completing an assessment. They are working on test taking skills that are multiple choice. The instructional activity also includes some word problems that call for measurement conversions.