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Metrics
Young scholars discover the need for a universal measurement system. They practice using basic metric units in measuring distance and weight.
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SMILE METRIC STYLE
Students accurately use a metric ruler to measure length. They find a sum of multiple metric measurements.
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Inferring Height From Bone Length
Students determine the relationship between bone length and height. In groups, they are told the race and gender of the individual and discuss how this affects height. They measure the lengths of the bones in metric measurements and...
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Length Lab
In this science learning exercise, students identify and explain what each unit represents and how much each one equals. Then they use a metric ruler to locate each measurement and write it on the line. Students also locate the distance...
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Conversion Practice
In this measurement worksheet, learners use the ladder method to convert basic units. Then they compare each using greater than, less than, or equal to. Students also write the correct abbreviation for each metric unit.
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Perimeter
For this perimeter worksheet, students measure the sides of three triangles to find the perimeter in inches and centimeters. Students find the perimeter of a given square and hexagon as well.
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Everybody Needs a Rock
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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Smile Metric Style
Students take measurements using a metric ruler, find a sum of multiple metric measurements, and use a histogram to graph their results.
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A Metric World
Middle schoolers convert English to metric units. For this math lesson, students give examples of measurements they encounter in their daily lives. The share their answers in class.
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Smile Metric Style
Pupils practice working with the metric system. Students use a metric ruler to measure and record lengths of group member's smiles, and graph their results. Pupils find the sum of all the smiles.
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Smile Metric Style
Students measure the length of student smiles and then record, order and graph their results.
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Decimals, Dials & Metric Units
For this weight and volume mathematical worksheet, learners calculate the volume and weight in sixteen metric units in litres and millilitres.
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Area
In this area worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems that include the measurement of various figures. First, they determine the area of each of the triangles, parallelograms and trapezoids. Then, students determine...
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Problem Solving Strategies
In this problem solving strategies activity, students solve and complete 14 different word problems that include determining distance and various measurements. First, they determine the order in which girls named finished a race. Then,...
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Unit Conversions
In this unit conversion worksheet, students solve six problems where they convert from one metric unit to another using the process of dimensional analysis.
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Inching Our Way Into The Metric System
Students investigate the Metric System. They discuss the history of the Metric System, convert various units of measurement into the Metric System, and solve problems on a spreadsheet.
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Smile Metric Style
Students practice working with the metric system by measuring and recording the lengths of their smiles.
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Conversion of Measurement
Students practice converting measurements using System Internationale (SI). (The metric system is now called System Internationale.) In groups, students measure various objects in the room using the SI system and the standard unit of...
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Metric 1 Word Search Puzzle
In this math instructional activity, students 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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Metric System Word Search Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept of using measurement in the metric system. The vocabulary words are emphasized.
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle
For this math worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to taking measurements with the metric system. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle
In this math instructional activity, 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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Modeling Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Create models to demonstrate multiplication and division of fractions. Using fraction tiles to model fractions, pupils explore fractions on a ruler and use pattern blocks to multiply and divide. They also create number lines with fractions.
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Scale Models
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.