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Food: The Math Link
Enrich your study of food science with with these math worksheets. They offer a variety of food-related word problems that are great practice for multiplying, identifying fractions, estimating length, and performing calculations with...
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Estimate Length
Without measuring, can estimators determine which string is the longest? The shortest? There are two sets of strings here for learners to evaluate, circling the shortest in the first set and the longest in the second. Next, they eyeball...
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Guess the Weight, Height, or Length Worksheet
Kids can estimate weight, length, and height. Here, they circle the measurement that best describes the length, height, or weight of 10 different objects.
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Estimating Length
In this measurement in inches worksheet, students examine pictures and record how long they think each item is in inches.
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Estimating Measurement
First graders estimate length and height of items. They read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and discuss estimation of size. Students predict the length and height of figures. They use lines and numbers on the centimeter rod and tape...
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Standard Units of Measure
Learners explore linear measurement. They choose appropriate measuring tools, measure three classroom items, and record their results. A class discussion ensues in which everyone decides the best way to present their data.
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Nonstandard Units, Homework 17.1
Here is a very good estimating and measuring length with nonstandard units learning exercise. Learners use paper clips and toothpicks to estimate and measure the real objects pictured in each problem, then write ten answers.
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Second Grade Summer Math Practice Book
Stop the summer lag with a set of second grade Common Core based math practice sheets. Learners fill in hundreds charts with missing numbers up to 1,000. They practice writing numbers in standard, expanded, and word form. Children also...
Exploratorium
Stride Ruler
Take it all in stride! Scholars learn to estimate distances using their strides as measurement. They take 10 steps next to a set of meter sticks and use the final distance to estimate the length of each step. Once they've found the...
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How Big is a Foot?
First graders practice nonstandard measurement and estimating and measuring lengths of objects.
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One Hundred Things
Learners practice estimating by handling items in groups of ten. They visualize how much space 100 items, such as pennies, peas, or beans, will take up after holding 10 of them. Students measure the difference in volume between 10 and...
SeaWorld
How Big is a Blue?
Whales are all big, but some are larger than others! Kids will love sorting the 10 whale species by size at their desk (whale cut-outs provided). Next, use a whale rope to visualize how long each of these whales actually is. A large...
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Estimation and Measurement
Students explore measurement and estimation with non-standard units. For this measurement lesson, students discuss items that could be used to measure; they use tooth picks to measure specific items around the classroom, both estimating...
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Wrapped Up In A Kiss!
Young scholars use the wrapper of a Hershey's Kiss to practice estimating, predicting and measuring. They measure with centimeter rulers.
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Making Estimations in Measurement
Students explore estimating and measurement with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. They read and discuss the story, estimate and measure their own height, circumference, and length of their foot, and draw and paint a giant using...
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Three Strings
In this measurement worksheet, students cut out a ruler and analyze 3 strings. After estimating the lengths, Students measure the strings and record the results.
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Assessing the Physical World
Students practice using a different type of measurement each day. They complete data sheets to record their information. They practice estimating the weight of an object as well.
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Making Estimations in Measurement
Students utilize their knowledge of measurement in making accurate measurements and estimations.
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Measurement Masterpiece
Here is a good, cross-curricular measurement and estimation lesson. Learners practice measuring paper strips to create an art project. This is a great way to introduce the ruler, and how it used, to your students.
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Pumpkin Problems
Students participate in a instructional activity that has the intention of working on estimation skills. They use pumpkins to estimate the number of seeds are inside. They collect data for each pumpkin and compare it to the estimation....
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Jelly Beans Add Up
Students explore counting, sorting, and graphing skills. For this data analysis lesson, students sort jelly beans by color, count the jelly beans, and create a bar graph of the jelly beans according to color.
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Estimation and Measurement
Students use unconventional units of measure to estimate and measure.
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Ladybug Adventures
Learners solve problems using mathematical skills. For this math lesson, the students use math concepts, to design a virtual path for a ladybug. The learners will reinforce their skills in algebra and geometry concepts.
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Our Town Store
Students purchase items in their classroom store. In this money activity students create a classroom store. The students have a given amount of money and have to decide if they have enough to purchase the items that they would like to.