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Scientific Measurement Exercise

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students measure irregularly shaped bones, once using a variety of measurement methods and tools, and then again using standard conventions and metric tape measures. They explore firsthand that standardizing data collection makes...
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Units of Measure

For Students 5th - 6th
In this identifying units of measure worksheet, students estimate the volume of their bodies using the bath method and component method, estimate the density of their bodies and use a conversion sheet to convert metric measurements....
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Metric System

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using the metric system. In this algebra lesson, students convert between the metric system and the Imperial system. They use these two systems to solve real life problems.
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Earth System Science

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the age of the earth by using accepted scientific methods. They conduct research about the use of radioactive dating and there is a simulation activity of the process. Finally, students measure the radioactive decay...
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Measurement Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students review estimation, measurement, fractions, decimals while familiarizing themselves with a new classroom at the beginning of the year.
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Measurement of Volume

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Young scholars measure the volume of a clear container using a candle and sand. In this measuring volume lesson plan, students time how long a candle stays lit in a clear glass container. They fill it with sand and find the volume and...
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Integrated Algebra Practice

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve problems involving conversions within measurement systems.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of thirteen multiple choice and free response questions.  Solutions are...
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Lego Robotics: Measuring Speed

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners build and program a LEGO robotic car as well as measure and graph its speed. They acquire familiarity with principles of construction, motion, design and problem solving. They compare a robot's speed over two different surfaces...
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How Hot is that Star?: Astronomy, Sun, Solar Temperature, Science

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explain sun facts and solar information. They discover how temperature of a star is measured. They investigate the various scales used to measure temperature. They observe images of the sun. They classify stars according to te
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 6th
In this measurement worksheet, 6th graders calculate the perimeter and area for 9 different squares. Students record their answers on the lines beneath each square.
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Writing Meters, Liters and Grams

For Students 7th - 9th
In this metric system conversion worksheet, students are given directions for converting from one metric unit to another by moving the decimal to the left or right the proper number of places. Students convert 36 measurements by moving...
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WS 1.9-Review Calculations

For Students 10th - 12th
In this calculations learning exercise, students find significant figures in numbers, they determine densities of substances and objects, they convert from one metric unit to another and they determine the appropriate unit of measurement...
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Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Although it was written to use in a science class, this measurement lesson is adaptable to Common Core standards in math for measurement and data. Youngsters are introduced to two types of measurement systems. They use both the...
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Geometry - Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students 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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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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Metric Me!

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students experience measuring things without the system of inches or millimeters. They utilize a ruler to measure or a body part to measure at least three body parts such as your ear height, finger length of foot width. Students...
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Length Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

For Students 1st - 2nd
Who has the tallest ice cream cone? Learners read two short word problems to compare the heights of various objects. Because these are paired with images, the objective is more of an image analysis than measurement addition and...
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Our Solar System and Seasons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the relative diameters of planets and distances between them and the cause for seasons on Earth using the 5-E Learning Model. They appreciate the size and distances involved with objects in the real universe....
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A Tour of the Solar System

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students construct a spacecraft out of Lego blocks and other materials. They work on their models in small groups while building. They become familar with the planets while working cooperatively.
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History of Our Solar System Time Line

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concept of ratios. In this ratio lesson, 9th graders construct a to scale time line that starts at the beginning of time. Students determine the correct placement of big events in time such as when the dinosaurs...
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Metric System

For Students 9th - 12th
In this measurement instructional activity, learners use the list of commonly used prefixes in the metric system to write each of the given equivalences for mass measurement. Then they state the names of each of the listed units on the...
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Converting Metric Systems of Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheets, middle schoolers practice converting the metric measurements into different units. They must choose the operations of multiplication and division to convert.
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Metric Measurement Conversions

For Students 7th - 8th
For this metric measurement worksheet, students convert units of liquid measure within the metric system. This one-page document contains 28 metric conversion problems.
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Metric System Exercises

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this units of measure practice worksheet, students sharpen their math skills as they respond to 12 questions that evidence a basic understanding of the metric system.

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