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- 5th
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Students examine the importance of accurate measurement both in customary and metric units. In groups, they measure and record their body parts listed on their Measuring Me worksheet. They create a chart representing all of the groups in class. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore customary and metric measurement in this seven lesson unit. The hands on activities provide an opportunity for students to investigate linear measures, weight, capacity, and elapsed time. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine both US customary measurement and metric measurement in this unit of lessons. They study the history of measurement systems and complete hands-on measurement activities. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students practice using both English and Metric measurement systems. They convert measurements from English to Metric using formulas. Students relate and apply measurement skills to their everyday lives. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students experiment to find equivalent customary measurements for weight and capacity. They convert a favorite recipe to another system of measurement. Students create a PowerPoint presentation showing their conversion of their recipe to another system of measurement. The recipes are collected and put together for a class recipe book. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students discover in hands-on activities the relationships between the measures. They work in groups to create conversion tables using familiar measuring tools. Students solve problems requiring conversions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Student groups rotate through five classroom stations to estimate, measure, and record volume, length, weight, mass, and area using both customary and metric measure. Students then evaluate their data to determine how close their estimates were to actual measurements. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students convert U.S. customary measurements into larger or smaller units with the help of conversion charts. They are explained that they are going to use conversion charts in problem solving situations. Pupils use a calculator to calculate conversions from metric to U.S., customary or visa versa. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students practice using customary measurements while making a pizza. They measure ingredients while working with a partner. They take part in remodeling contest in which they remodel the floor plan of an imaginary book store in a mall. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine the importance of accurate measurement both in customary and metric units. Through hands on measurement activities, they compare and contrast the accuracy of their measurements with the measurements of other students. They discuss whether or not the United States should switch to the metric system. Full Review »
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