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Computing With Customary Units

For Teachers 6th
For this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders identify and practice adding and subtracting units of measure. They add or subtract and regroup for each problem. Then, students explain how each way is different.
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Tip the Scales

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students, in groups, estimate and check the weights of classroom objects using coins as the standard of measure.
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Metric Conversions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this metric conversion learning exercise, students convert measurements within the metric system. They determine the proper procedure, multiplication or division, prior to converting. This two-page learning exercise contains 11 problems.
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Designing the Toy Planet Store

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create a grid of their fictitious store. In this measurement lesson, 6th graders use a computer to measure out the floor of their store and create furniture, doorways, windows, and more. This lesson includes directions for...
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Metric System Challenge

For Students 5th - 7th
In this measurement instructional activity, students complete each of the statements with the correct word related to the metric system. Then they match each letter marked with a number to those at the bottom of the sheet to complete the...
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English or Metric?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this measurement worksheet, students use the chart and a calculator to convert each measurement. They also show their work for each and round their answers to the nearest hundredth.
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Mathematics In You

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students construct ratios using the hand as data. They use examples of cortical and trabecular bone found in the long bones to measure circumference, diameter, length, and weight of long bones. They perform computations using growth...
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Geometry Worksheet: Angle (3)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this angle measurement worksheet, students find the degrees of angle x when given the number of degrees in each of the other four points of a star (pentagram).
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Volume: How Full Can You Go?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this volume:  how full can you go worksheet, students interactively answer 10 multiple choice questions about volume in both metric and standard measure, then click to check their answers.
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Scaling Down, Scaling Up

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students understand the meaning of scale and calculate various problems related to Cyberchase videos. For this scaling lesson, students measure a Proporciona boat using blades of grass. Students calculate dimensions based on a scale for...
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Gridding a 2 x 2 Meter Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to examine what happens at an archeological dig site. In groups, they practice measuring a 2x2 meter square unit and gridding it out as an archeologist would do. They review the possible solutions at the end of...
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Icebergs: Relationship of Ice to Water

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners 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. Learners also use...
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Polygons and Angles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders estimate the measurement of angles and then measure the exact distance using an angle ruler. In groups, they explore shapes and recognize the characteristics acute, obtuse and right angles. Students sketch required shapes,...
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Rocks, Their Mass and Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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Robot Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify and use descriptive writing and measurement terms to describe a student-created robot. Then they construct robots of materials available and then use AlphaSmarts or Danas to describe the robot using only the dimensions....
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Measuring Water Temperature

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners measure the temperature of three water sources. They collect data points every second for twenty five seconds for each sample using Lego Robolab temperature sensors, complete a worksheet, and analyze the data.
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Tour De Texas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are given a budget and an alternative-fuel vehicle. Using a map of Texas, they are given a starting point and determine how to arrive at their destination within 72 hours. They use the internet to research the...
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Who Has the Biggest Mouth?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students divide into groups of three or four, elect in their group who they think has the biggest mouth. This question will be followed by Mrs. Peters' joke about big mouths and frogs. Students then be asked how they could prove to the...
Organizer
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Quadrilaterals

For Students 5th - 6th
For this solving quadrilateral word problems worksheet, students draw figures to identify quadrilaterals, use angles to find the ones missing, and explain classification. Students solve six problems.
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Get a Leg Up

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Traveling through space is an amazing experience, but it definitely takes a toll on the body. After reading an article and watching a brief video, learners perform an experiment that simulates the effects of zero gravity on the...
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Review Sheets: Beginning Algebra

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
This jumbo worksheet contains everything you need to get through Pre-Algebra. Begin with simple expressions, and end with linear functions and polygons. There are multiple problems for each topic to make sure those skills are set. 
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Discovery Education

Exploring Geometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Middle schoolers construct a three-dimensional model of a city using both similar and congruent figures and geometric transformations. City must have at least ten buildings with each building labeled and may be constructed out of paper...
Unit Plan
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Ratios and Unit Rates

For Teachers 6th Standards
This turn-key unit on ratios and unit rates walks through a 30-lesson unit on teaching proportional reasoning, with each lesson broken into detailed teaching notes and time allotments for all parts. An unbelievable resource when taken...
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Metric Madness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholars learn about the metric system and produce a presentation on how to convert within the metric system. They then develop a brochure in support of legislation requiring the use of the metric system.

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