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Building My Dream House

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars create their dream house using a spreadsheet for measurements. In this measurements and drawings lesson plan, students apply concepts of units and conversions as they build and create different shapes. They use Google...
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Exploring Customary and Metric Systems

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate and measure using the metric and customary units. For this math lesson, students investigate which method is used most worldwide, the metric or the customary. They convert from unit to the other.  
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Great Grams

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars measure objects effectively using standard units, They examine how consistency in the units used allows for easier and more accurate communication of mass measures.
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Measuring Volume and Capacity

For Students 4th - 8th
In this measurement activity, students measure volume and capacity by doing 2 activities. Students use a hollow box, cubes, and measuring cups to measure volume and capacity.
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Proportions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study proportions. In this mathematics activity, students measure their body length, head length, and ratio of their body, write their findings on a group chart, and discuss how a person's head size or arm span are in proportion...
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Spaced Out

For Teachers 5th - 12th
The students are able to use a formula to calculate the volume of cuboids by measuring the length of each of the three dimensions. They also investigate the relationship between milliliters and cubic centimeters.
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Measurement

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math literacy worksheet, students find the vocabulary terms related to measurement in the word search. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Angles

For Students 5th - 8th
In this angles worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about different types of angles and measurements of angles. Students complete 6 questions total.
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Slosh, Dribble, and Plop

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students recognize the need for a standard unit of volume. They estimate and measure to the nearest liter. Also they relate the liter to the familiar everyday containers.
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Measuring Angles Worksheets

For Students 4th - 10th
In this angles worksheet, students measure the angles in the protractors on the worksheet. Students complete 6 problems total on this worksheet.
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Measuring Liquid Volume & Reading Thermometers

For Students 7th - 9th
In this liquid volume worksheet, students first practice measuring liquid volume by determining what volume is indicated on each of the graduated cylinders in milliliters for the first nine problems. Then they determine the temperature...
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Measuring angles and segments

For Students 7th - 8th
In this middle school geometry learning exercise, students use a ruler and a protractor to measure segment length and angle size.  The one page learning exercise contains six problems.  Answers are not provided. 
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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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Cooking Up Something Good

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars compare and convert units of measurement within the United States customary system and within the metric system by baking cookies. Students discuss how to double the cookie recipe, how to make only half of the recipe, and...
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Classroom Olympics

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
As the Summer Olympics are approaching, incorporate Olympic-type games into the classroom. From straw javelin to cotton ball shot put, these games are sure to keep leaners engaged. The best part is that there is math involved! Pupils...
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How Fast Are You?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Quick! Snap up the lesson. Scholars first use an online app to collect data on reaction times by clicking a button when the color of a box changes. They then plot and analyze the data by considering measures of center, measures of...
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Looking at Circumference

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers understand where the number for pi comes from. They understand and use the formula for circumference. Students measure the circles given out and the diameters of those circles and record the results on their worksheet.
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Shot Put Arc

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete Part A: Dissecting a Circle. They generate their own chords within the circle. Students measure the various parts of the arc in the shot put pit. The first two measurements, the chord and distance from the...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Christo’s Building

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Hook your charges on how to solve a real-world art problem with mathematics by showing works of Christo. You can find eye-catching images on the Christo and Jeanne Claude webpage. Here, math learners help Jean Claude and Christo prepare...
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The Barbie Bungee Drop

For Teachers 7th - 10th
What do math, bungee jumping, and Barbie® have in common? Young adventure seekers use rubber bands as bungee cords to predict a thrilling, but safe, jump for their doll. First, test jumps are conducted with a few rubber bands. Then more...
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Working with Coordinate Planes: Activities and Supplemental Materials

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Seven activities make up a collection of supplemental materials to reinforce graphing on a coordinate plane. Worksheet objectives include plotting coordinates within single and four quadrants, measuring straight and...
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Just Me and My Shadow

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students take measurements throughout the day using a simple sundial called a gnomon. They record the results on a Data Log and convert from English units to metric (S.I.) units. Data points are plotted on the same graph and analyzed.
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Starting With Stats

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Statisticians analyze a data set of student IQs by finding measures of central tendency and dispersion such as mean, median, mode, and quartiles. They practice using a graphing calculator to find the values and analyze box plots and...
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How Many Noses Are in Your Arm?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers apply concept of ratio and proportion to determine length of Statue of Liberty's torch-bearing arm. They view video of Statue of Liberty, determine how long statue's arm would be if its nose measures four feet six...

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