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Don't Burst My Bubble

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils practice using measuring techniques by examining bubbles.  In this geometry instructional activity, students utilize mathematic formulas to discover the circumference and diameter of soap bubbles they blow.  Pupils practice...
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Curated OER

Metric System Word Search

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept of measurement and cover the related vocabulary.
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Curated OER

Supermarket Shopping

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in studying that a kilogram is a standard unit of measurement. They measure practical objects using length, mass, and capacity. They measure a number of supermarket items using units and scales.
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Curated OER

Measurement

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars use arithmetic in a practical situation using time and distance. As the calculations involved in this problem involve single digit addition and multiplication it offers a good opportunity to encourage the students's use...
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Curated OER

Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze cloud cover and to compose written conclusions to a given related scenario. They submit a letter of response and a report detailing their calculations and conclusions.
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Curated OER

Metric 1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
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Curated OER

Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math activity, learners look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
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McGraw Hill

The Units of the English System

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Go from feet to inches to yards and back again with this notes and worksheet combo resource. Several pages of examples regarding unit conversion of the English system are given, followed by different pages of problems. There is a nice...
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Lane Community College

Review Sheets: Introductory Physical Science

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
This hybrid worksheet connects mathematics to a science class. Learners practice solving problems that involve making a variety of conversions. An assortment of questions hits all the calculations needed for a middle school or beginning...
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use estimation and measurement skills to make predictions and solve problems involving length.
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Curated OER

Finding Perimeter and Area

For Students 5th - 8th
In this area and perimeter activity, students are given the equations to find the perimeter and area of objects. They practice finding the perimeter by measuring the sides of given objects and adding them together. They find the area of...
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Curated OER

Discovering the Magical Pi

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate pi using data on the circumference and diameter of various objects. They define key vocabulary terms, measure the circumference and diameter of various circular objects, organize the data on a table or chart, and...
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Curated OER

Weather Dot Com

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the need for a standard unit of temperature and measure temperature with a thermometer. They discuss the details of a thermometer and the calibrations used, record temperature data for inside and outside, explore...
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Curated OER

Scaling Down the Pyramids

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students construct three-dimensional models of the three pyramids at Giza. They research the building of the pyramids and record the height, base and angle measurements of each pyramid. They create a file of facts regarding the pyramids.
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Show Me the Way To Go Home

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers place a pencil perpendicular to the ground and trace its shadow between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. They measure the length of the shadow, periodically over several hours, in either English or Metric units. Using the data,...
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Curated OER

Decimals, Meters, Centimeters: Taking It Further

For Students 6th - 7th
In this decimal, meter and centimeter worksheet, students analyze units of measurement and rank them in order from smallest to largest. For the hands-on learner, students may cut out the number cards, move them around, and then place...
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Curated OER

Decimals, Meters, Centimeters: Worksheet 7

For Students 6th
For this meters worksheet, 6th graders compare units of measure written in centimeters and meters. For the kinesthetic learner, students may cut out the twelve numbers. Students match centimeter units to an equivalent meter unit. ...
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Bytes Arithmetic

Geometry Pad+

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
Graphing paper, pencil, ruler, protractor, and compass, all get replaced or supplemented with this dynamic geometry application. Here, you can create, move, and scale many different shapes, as well as, explore and change their properties...
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Curated OER

Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students use their hands, feet, computer, and rulers to measure the perimeter of objects. In this measurement lesson plan, students measure objects around the room and computer generated shapes.
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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

Metrics1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Curated OER

Leaping Lemurs! How far can you jump?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners watch a segment of the PBS video which show the lemurs' ability to jump. In pairs, students collect measurement data involving each other's length of a standard step, a standing broad jump, and a long jump. They record their...
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Curated OER

Circles Minilab

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Learners learn how to measure the diameter and circumference of a circle. In this circle lesson, students organize their data to create a graph. Learners utilize their graph to make an inference about the slope of pi.
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Curated OER

How do You Stack Up? Revisited

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students estimate the thickness of coins. In this stack up activity, students stack pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. They calculate and record the thickness of each coin. Students stack coins and estimate the height of the stack.

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