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One Inch Scavenger Hunt
How many items can your learners find that are approximately one inch in length or width? Using this graphic organizer, they find nine, labeling and drawing each. A line that is 1-inch is provided at the bottom of the page, or you could...
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You Can't Go Wrong with a Right Triangle 2
Upper graders use the properties of right angle trignonmetry to measure objects such as the school flagpole. They solve real world problems using these properties.
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Makeshift Measuring Tools
Fifth graders practice measuring items with unique tools. In this length lesson plan, 5th graders examine several household items and must decide if they want to use a pencil width, piece of paper, or their thumb to measure the item....
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Fishing for the Future
Students research Hawaii's fishing regulations. In this conservation lesson, students explore the reasons behind ocean conservation. Resources are provided.
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Which is Bigger?
In this measuring objects worksheet, students will decide which of two objects is the bigger object and circle that object. The objects include letters and pictures of animals.
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Measurements at My School!
In this measurement worksheet, students measure the length, width and perimeter of objects at their school (book, desk, chalkboard, door, window, piece of paper and student's choice). Students then fill out pages with the information...
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Measurements in My Home!
In this math instructional activity, students measure the length, width and perimeter of objects in their home (window, rug, table, blanket, door, refrigerator and student's choice). They notate their findings and make a little book.
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Measurements in My Life
In this math activity, students write or draw items in their life which could be measured using the following types of measurement: teaspoon, ounce, cup, gallon, inch, foot, yard and mile.
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Measurements in My Life: Metric
In this math learning exercise, students write or draw items in their homes which could be measured using the following metric units: gram, kilogram, milligram, liter, millimeter, centimeter, meter and kilometer.
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Nonstandard Units
In this units of measurement learning exercise, students learn to use nonstandard units of measurement to measure the items in each problem.
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The Ruler: The King of Measurement
First graders discover that the ruler is an important source of measurement. In this measurement concepts lesson, 1st graders discuss the function of rulers and practice measuring and recording sizes of objects. They learn a song to...
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Measurement: Informal Length
In this measurement learning exercise, students use various measurement units to measure the objects on the page. Students enhance their understanding of informal lengths.