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University of South Florida

Fcat: Bubbles: Teacher Notes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars collect data to determine what happens to the sizes of bubbles when glycerin is added to dish detergent. They will practice their measuring skills and have fun at the same time.
Interactive
PBS

Nova Online: How Many Pearls? A Weight & Volume Game

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This interactive game has students apply skills in estimation, measurement, and basic addition using pearls. Students are asked to estimate the number of pearls in a treasure chest by making predictions and using number sense. The skills...
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Measuring a Line Segment: Lesson 2

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
This video lesson [2:15] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 2 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." Students can take a short review quiz when finished....
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Measuring for Cookies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this lesson, young scholars use math and physics skills to follow directions when making cookies. This is a very detailed and structured lesson!
Lesson Plan
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Measurement Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This is a lesson using data from "Census at School" to predict your adult height using your current height.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: What Is the Perimeter?

For Teachers 3rd Standards
I can create polygons and find the perimeter by using the unit squares on my paper
Activity
Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Triangles

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to practice drawing and measuring triangles and angles. It also shows pictures and gives definitions of each type of angle and triangle.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: What Angles Are on a Bat House?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are preparing to build bat houses. They have calculated surface area, identified nail placement, and will now collect data on angle types in this real-world activity.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Dragon Scales

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this instructional activity, students create a class mural by using scale, ratio, and proportion. Media resources and teacher materials are included.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: What Is Area?

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Area is the concept of covering a region with "unit squares".
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Lesson: An Introduction to Estimation and Measurements

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pancakes anyone? Students explore estimation and measurement by learning how to make pancakes. A hands-on lesson designed for students in grades 3-5 where students are engage in hand-on experiences involving measuring volume, converting...
Lesson Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Multicultural Math Fair: Srinivasa's Spheres

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Straightforward lesson that introduces learners to pi by letting them measure real objects and solve a challenge problem. Includes instructions and a "Data Sheet" for keeping track of measurements. Available in English and Spanish.
Activity
Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Measuring Angles With a Protractor

For Students 3rd - 5th
This geometry lesson and video explain angle measure, how to measure angles with a protractor, and has varied exercises for the students.
Lesson Plan
Microsoft

Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Making Money From Lemons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Simulation where learners apply mathematics and economics concepts in the lemonade business. Learners set up a virtual lemonade stand and must determine production costs, product variables, and profits. Learners record data collected on...
Activity
Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
This video geometry lesson [6:14] explains the concept of perimeter and has varied exercises for students to practice.
Website
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Collaborative Projects: Down the Drain: How Much Water Do You Use?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
How much water do you use everyday? Find out in this engaging investigation, where you compare your water usage with your classmates and other people around the world. An exploration filled with lots of math and science that students are...
Activity
Education Development Center

Tune in to Learning: Polygons and Perimeter

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Explore different polygons and find their perimeter with this interactive lesson from T.V.411. Students see examples of polygons in everyday life and have immediate feedback to your responses to lesson questions.
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Stories From Africa

For Teachers 1st - 5th
At the end of this instructional activity, students will have a better understanding of the size of the African elephant. This could be used in an animal science unit, a measuring unit in math, an extension to literature, or for social...
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Measuring a Line Segment: Lesson 3

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
This video lesson [1:04] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 3 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." Students can answer review questions when finished....
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Measuring a Line Segment: Lesson 5

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
This video lesson [1:15] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 5 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.B.4 Generate measurement data by measuring...
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Other

K 6 Elementary Education Lesson Plans: Equivalent Measurements

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This resource contains a lesson plan that teaches students about equivalent measurements of capacity.
Lesson Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Measurement: Metric Conversions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This lesson plan has a game to help pupils convert to various linear metric units and learn their abbreviations.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Math Space Odyssey: How Long Is a Light Year?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson helps students to demonstrate the ability to use a light year as a standard of measurement to calculate time and distance from the earth. They will also solve problems based on light years.
Activity
Math.com

Math.com: Building Blocks: Classifying Angles

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This geometry resource investigates types of angles. Definitions, detailed examples, and practice problems are included.

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