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Why Standard Units?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
A variety of units of measurement are taught in this math learning exercise. First, students measure objects using their hands. Then, they use a ruler to gain more precise measurements in meters and centimeters. Nice learning exercise!
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Everybody Needs a Rock

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Here is a lesson that rocks! Young scientists choose a rock and list words that describe it. They estimate the mass of their rocks and rank them within a group. They measure their rocks for volume and write a story that somehow includes...
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US Metric Units - Length

For Students 3rd
In this units of length activity, 3rd graders convert from the smaller unit of measure to the greater one. They convert inches to feet, feet to yards, feet to miles, and inches to yards, in 10 fill in the blank problems.
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Measuring Instruments

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math worksheet, students complete the exercise of measuring different containers that are found around the home. They choose the common metric conversions.
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I Can Solve Capacity Problems (3 Worksheets)

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students read and solve 20 word problems in which they calculate capacity using basic addition or subtraction with regrouping. Note: All problems are in metric measurement only.
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Measuring

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students convert basic measurement in English and Metric Units.
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Addendum to the Written Curriculum: Measuring Solids

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the front...
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Measure Your Body

For Teachers K - 6th
Students measure their bodies. For this math lesson, students record their height and weight. Students measure themselves in six months and observe any changes.
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My Metric System Smile

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this measurement worksheet, students measure their smile and the smiles of people in their group using centimeters and millimeters. Students combine their data with their classmates' data to analyze and write a brief conclusion.
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Scale Models

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
With instructions to adapt the activities for any grade K-12, any teacher can incorporate the concept of scale into the classroom with a simple, yet effective lesson.
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How Big Is Your Smile?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils measure their smile with a piece of string, which is then measured on a ruler (metric of course!). They take a piece of string and cut it to the length that matches their smile and then measure it with a ruler.
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Centimeters and Meters

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this metric measurement worksheet, students solve 4 story problems in which lengths are estimated. Students circle the better estimate from two choices and draw a picture to explain.
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Complete the Unit Conversions

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this metric units of length conversion practice worksheet, students solve 20 problems. A metric units of length conversion chart is provided on the worksheet.
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Metric Measurement

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this length worksheet, learners choose the answer that is the closest to the actual length of the object. Students complete 2 problems.
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Comparing Measurements

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use a ruler or meter stick to practice their metric unit and estimation skills by measuring everyday objects. First, students estimate the measurements of five distances as larger or smaller than a meter. Students then measure...
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Metric Capers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a metric measurement game. In this metric system lesson, students evaluate metric measurements using various objects in their environment.
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What's Our Length

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measuring length worksheet, students use centimeter cubes to measure the length for each illustrated picture. Students write the number of centimeters for each picture and add the centimeters for both items. Students write the...
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The Centimeter Zoo

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measuring distance worksheet, students use a centimeter ruler to measure the distance between the dots for the animals in the zoo.
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Metric Measurement Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Teaching students about the metric system can be a hands on experience combining games, activities, and projects.
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Centimeters and Millimeters

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this centimeters and millimeters worksheet, students learn to use a ruler to measure lines and distances. Students then use the illustrated rulers to measure the lines in centimeters and millimeters.
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Russian Dolls Investigation

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students measure a set of Russian dolls using the metric system. For this measurement lesson plan, students identify certain relationships between sets of measurements by measuring a set of Russian dolls and presenting their findings to...
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Printable Paper Rulers

For Students 3rd - 7th
In this math resource worksheet, students can print out paper rulers. They choose between 20 different rulers that are different widths, and are delineated with standard or metric measurements.
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Imperial Units

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this converting imperial units learning exercise, students complete converting 12 metric units from imperial units to metric or vice versa.
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Pirate Plays

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils performing a scene about pirates and spend time making a measuring meters incorporating the main character, Captain Blood to add interest. They use meter sticks measuring items from the play and record their answers in meters.

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