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Adding Common Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...
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The Weight of Things

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore weight. In this math lesson, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Students weigh several items to determine which weighs more.
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Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Magnitude of Earthquakes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate the causes and effects of earthquakes and investigate their magnitude. In this  earthquakes lesson, students study the Richter Scale and measure it as it relates to the energy released by an earthquake. Students...
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Unit 7: Mensuration Mental Tests

For Students 6th - 8th
In this mental math worksheet, students calculate area, volume, perimeter, and convert units in two mental math tests of ten problems each. 
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Measuring Length

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this measuring length worksheet, learners measure 8 line segments to the nearest 1/2 inch. An answer key and reference website for additional resources are given.
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Measuring Length

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this measuring length activity, students measure the length of given line segments. An answer key and reference website for additional resources are given.
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Weight Control

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study the importance of a healthy diet.  In this weight control lesson plan students divide into groups and  develop a healthy lunch menu.
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Simple Measurements

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students determine the height of objects using shadows. In this math lesson, students discus methods of finding the height of items without directly measuring. Students measure shadows and figure the actual height of the object.
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A Metre

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, students use a tape measure or a ruler to measure items in the classroom to find those that are greater than 100 cm and less than 100 cm. 
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Comparing and Measuring Lines

For Students 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders answer 4 questions in which they measure lines in centimeters to find which one is the longest. 
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Measurement Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars measure the distance between two points.  In this measurements lesson, students read books about birds that migrate and measure the distances that each bird flies when it migrates.  Young scholars discuss the...
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Optical Illusions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils investigate optical illusions. In this optical illusions lesson, students explore perception. Pupils analyze optical illusions and determine common misconceptions.
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Comparing Measurements

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore measurements by completing worksheets in class. In this geometry lesson, students identify the basic measurement units in both the English and metric systems. Students analyze 2 and 3 dimensional objects and identify...
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Distance Formula

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students calculate the distance formula. In this geometry lesson, students find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane. They identify the four different quadrants.
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Fishing for the Future

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars research Hawaii's fishing regulations. In this conservation lesson, students explore the reasons behind ocean conservation. Resources are provided.
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Quadrilateral Bunny

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners identify the properties representing quadrilateral. In this geometry lesson plan, students differentiate between special and regular quadrilaterals. They discuss and demonstrate hierarchy of quadrilaterals.
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Mud in the Water

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate erosion. In this erosion lesson, 6th graders explore how farming changes the environment. Students construct an erosion model and research ways to protect the soil from excess mud generated by farming.
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Linking Algebra to Temperature

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students convert between two units as they calculate the temperature. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on seasonal climate and create a graph. They make conjectures based on their data collection.
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He Came Out Of Nowhere!

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars calculate the traveled speed and distance of a robot. For this geometry lesson, students use the distance formula to manipulate and use to solve for the required variable. They calculate answers where two...
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Inches

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this inches worksheet, students measure the lines in the problems with the inches rulers given. Students complete 8 problems total.
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Measurements

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this measurement worksheet, students measure the length and height of different objects given to them. Students complete 3 problems total.
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Measurements

For Students 4th - 8th
In this measurement worksheet, students measure the length and height of shapes given to them. Students measure a rectangle, triangle, and circle.
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Temperature, Length, Speed

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this temperature, length, and speed worksheet, students find the temperature, length, and speed on the measurement tools given. Students complete 3 problems.