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Curated OER

Graphical Determination of Density

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students determine the density of metal shot by a graphical method using significant digits in making measurements and calculations. Students graph a seris of laboratory measurements and determine density from a mass verses volume graph.
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Curated OER

Measuring Water Quality

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the various methods of measuring water quality. In groups, they test various water samples using the different methods, writing them down for pH, oxygen, salinity, and nitrate levels. They use their...
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Curated OER

Tour De Texas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners 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 alternative fuel...
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Curated OER

How Far Can a Frog Jump?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to how to take measurements in the metric system. After defining new vocabulary, they read a story by Mark Twain about jumping frogs. In groups, they simulate a frog jumping contest in which they made...
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Curated OER

The Gummy Worm Lab

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers participate in a lab experiment with gummy worms. In groups, they record the qualitative and quantitative observations during the lab. They use their senses to make inferences about the experiment and share them with...
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Curated OER

Math Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st
First graders are introduced to how to use a ruler and its purpose. Using a boomerang, they estimate its length and then measure it using a string and ruler. In groups, they practice the same exercise with various objects while...
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Curated OER

Measurements in Quilting

For Teachers 3rd
Student measure the length of the sides of rectangles and squares using inches, feet and yards. They determine perimeters of rectangles and squares. They then determine areas of rectangles and squares. Student compare measurement of...
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Curated OER

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...
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Curated OER

Lengths of Ladybugs

For Teachers K
Students are read a book about ladybugs. Using the test, they estimate which page shows the longest trip the ladybug made. They assemble their own ladybug book by following directions on a worksheet. They take measurements on each...
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Curated OER

Assessing the Physical World

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils practice using a different type of measurement each day. They complete data sheets to record their information. They practice estimating the weight of an object as well.
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Curated OER

Geometry - Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers review the procedure for determining appropriate types of measurements for given situations and measurement conversions. They figure perimeter, area, and volume of 2 and 3 dimensional objects.
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Curated OER

Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students prove the validity of the Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem by analyzing the Car and Driver website which lists qualitative and quantitative data about an assigned car. They decide whether or not they would purchase the car based on...
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Curated OER

Battery Operated Model Car Experiments

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars time battery operated cars over a set track and determine the velocity of each type of car. They use the cars as manipulatives to demonstrate word problems involving velocity.
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Curated OER

How Do You Measure Up?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of measurement, modelling the increments on a standard ruler using cubes and grid paper. They identify the length of a line to a designated standard unit and measure specified body parts.
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Curated OER

Perimeter

For Teachers All
Students calculate the perimeter of a random shape on a grid.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Atlatl Lessons Grades 4 12

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What is an atlatl? Learn how this Aztec dart throwing tool can be used to teach students such things as distance, radius, and linear and angular velocity. Curriculum strands are provided for each of the many lesson plans for students...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Notation

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Online tutorial explains how to express and manipulate numbers using scientific notation and other types of notation.
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That Quiz

That Quiz: Practice Test: Conversion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource allows users to test their conversion skills.
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Unit Plan
Globe

The Globe Program: Water Module

For Teachers K - 1st
Learning activities allow students to learn about tools for making science observations such as a magnifying lens and ruler. Then students describe how macroinvertebrates are adapted to their aquatic environment.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Seventh Grade Mathematics: Cycles

For Students 6th - 8th
Teachers can use this resource for creating interesting lessons about time and time measurement. There are articles about leap year, converting time, as well as other links for further research. An interdisciplinary project about an...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Metric Rules

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students will collect data by measuring different linear objects and develop a strategy to determine the conversion factors required to convert from one linear measurement to another.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Making Cookies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students will reduce a cafeteria recipe to suit a household recipe. They use compatible numbers to choose smaller measurements while retaining the original proportions.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Real Life Real World Activity Forestry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Forest industry professionals make measurements in their work using tools including the Clinometer and the Biltmore Stick. These tools are based on the concepts of similar triangles and trigonometric ratios in a right triangle. This...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Estimation and Precise Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will estimate various dimensions of objects located in a classroom. After estimations are completed, students will measure objects using appropriate measuring techniques for preciseness.