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Use A Chair To Teach Math
Students learn basic measuring techniques by measuring a chair. In this measuring lesson plan, students are asked to measure the various parts of a chair, and then record their measurements. Then they have to calculate different math...
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Measuring in Kilometres
In this measuring in kilometers worksheet, students solve 8 conversion problems in which they convert between kilometers and meters. The answers are on the second page.
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Exploring Measuring
In this measuring worksheet, learners explore, examine and discuss the best strategy for measuring objects. Students calculate the answers to five measuring word problems.
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Measuring
In this math instructional activity, students solve the ten problems that have them measure ten lines with the units of inches. The answers are on page 2.
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How Big Are We?
Fifth graders collect height and feet measurements from classmates, analyze the data collected, and describe possible patterns in this Math lesson for the 5th grade classroom. Basic tools for measuring (graph paper, dot paper, rulers,...
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Going Places
Second graders use non-standard units and describing, naming, interpreting, and representing relative positions in space. They investigate various areas and objects they see each day to apply ideas of navigating in space and determine...
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Snowmen Measuring Sticks
Students get into small groups and paint their paint sticks white. They then mark off inches on their stick with the help of a partner and inch worms. The teacher will add the hat and the eyes while the students add buttons, a scarf, and...
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Icebergs: Relationship of Ice to Water
Students experience why ice floats and the differences in weight of frozen water to liquid water. Students explore why ice floats. They use math skills such as: graphing, applying procedures, weighing and measuring. Students also use...
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Rocks, Their Mass and Volume
Students measure volume using water displacement and mass using a balance. Once they have calculated these two values they will then calculate density while at the same time working on long division. After the activity and explanation of...
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Measurement: Using the balance
Students use a balance and gram cubes to measure several different objects. They then record their results on a data chart and answer questions about them.
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How Do You Measure Up?
Learners explore the concept of measurement, modelling the increments on a standard ruler using cubes and grid paper. They identify the length of a line to a designated standard unit and measure specified body parts.
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Egg Fun
Students complete experiments to find out if all eggs are same size, how they roll, and where is the air inside of the egg.
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Underwater Excavation
Learners calculate artifact size and ship capacity based on the excavation of an ancient Roman shipwreck.
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Measuring a Mummy Case
Students calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.