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Equivalent Measurements of Capacity
Fourth and fifth graders explore equivalent measurements of capacity and learn the size of different units of capacity. For this science lesson, pupils identify equivalent measurements of capacity, identify different units of capacity...
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Measuring Variability for Skewed Distributions (Interquartile Range)
Should the standard deviation be used for all distributions? Pupils know that the median is a better description of the center for skewed distributions; therefore, they will need a variability measure about the median for those...
Curated OER
Math Investigations 2
Young mathematicians practice measuring and graphing skills while working in groups to measure objects found in the classroom. Using their measurements, they create one bar graph displaying the lengths and another displaying the widths.
Curated OER
Measuring for Cookies
Students explore the concept of baking cookies. In this baking cookies lesson, students work in groups to correctly make a batch of cookies. Students must convert measurements in order to determine the correct amount of ingredients...
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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....
Curated OER
Measuring the Earth
High schoolers use principles of geometry to measure the circumference of the Earth. For this applied geometry lesson, students use mathematics to determine scientific information. They make measurements, calculate the central angle, and...
Curated OER
The Amazing Inch and Measuring Up!
Fifth graders study the metric and customary systems of measuring length with rulers, meter / yardsticks, and tape measures. They determine area of polygons and surface area and volume of three-dimensional shapes. They list as many...
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Measurement Crafts- Cereal Hands and Feet
Students identify nonstandard units of measurement and investigate area of objects. In this geometry lesson, students trace their hands and glue cereal pieces to the print to find the area.
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Oversized Inch
Each member of the class creates their own paper ruler. Using their ruler, kids walk around the room measuring the objects you've specified. Discuss how items should be measured to the 16th of an inch, the smallest unit on their ruler....
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Oversized Inc
Fourth graders become familiar with fractional parts of a ruler. In this measurement lesson, 4th graders measure various objects to an 1/8 of an inch. Students measure a piece of paper based on teacher direction. Students discuss the...
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Measurement Masterpiece
Here is a good, cross-curricular measurement and estimation lesson. Learners practice measuring paper strips to create an art project. This is a great way to introduce the ruler, and how it used, to your young scholars.
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Units Of Measure
Students investigate concepts relating the use of the metric system of measurement. They practice the skill of estimating units and especially which ones to use in certain problems for the most reasonable answer. The lesson includes...
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Forest Measurements
Students analyze timber and use measuring techniques to figure board feet. In this investigative instructional activity students learn why accurate measurements are important and how to convert standing timber to board feet.
Teach Engineering
Measuring Surface Tension
How do you measure surface tension? The fifth installment of a nine-part series is an experiment where young scientists use tubes of different sizes to measure surface tension. They calculate the average and standard deviation of the...
Curated OER
Measure: Bearings and Scale Drawings
Pupils practice drawing geometric figures. In this geometry lesson, learners complete an activity that requires them to draw angles and shapes to the nearest degree.
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Estimation and Measurement
Students explore measurement and estimation with non-standard units. In this measurement lesson, students discuss items that could be used to measure; they use tooth picks to measure specific items around the classroom, both estimating...
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Measuring the Diameter of the Sun
Ninth graders study the sun and its distance from Earth. In this Sun's diameter lesson plan students examine how measurement data permits accurate measurement of the sun's diameter.
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Measure for Measure: Lengths and Heights
Students explore measuring tools by calculating heights and lengths of random objects. In this distance measurement lesson, students utilize the Internet service MapQuest to measure the distance between their current towns and many other...
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Industrial Measurement: Using the Industrial Ruler
Students accurately measure several common objects using the industrial ruler. They work individually to analyze whether given objects would meet the correct specifications required for a particular manufactured product.
Exploratorium
Measuring and Mapping the Playground
The school playground is a great place to learn about math. Pupils measure the dimensions of a playground using baby steps and individual strides. They use their measurements to create a scale drawing of the playground by applying an...
Curated OER
Does Your Field Measure Up
Learners measure angles using a plane table kit. In this geometry lesson, students use trigonometric identities to find the values of the length of a football field.
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Sizing Up Species: Measurement Activities
Measurement devices can be used to determine the height, length, or weight of all kinds of things, even plants and animals. This presentation acts as the basis for two estimation activities. Each activity requires the children to...
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The Output Gap: A‘Potentially’ Unreliable Measure of Economic Health?
How can we accurately estimate what the economy should produce now and in the future? Have your pupils tackle this question as they learn about real versus potential GDP and as they review data regarding the output gap in the United States.
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Measuring and Comparing Length
First graders use rulers to measure in both standard notation and centimeters. In this measuring lesson, 1st graders discuss the importance of a measuring standard. Students measure in inches and centimeters. Students compare inches to...