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Discover the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explore the Pythagoras theorem. In this geometry lesson, students make right triangles and identify the parts of the triangle. Pupils complete measurements of the sides of the triangle.
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Tick Around the Clock

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils examine and discuss the differences between clocks they are shown. Using the internet, they research how people used to tell time before clocks. They review what the long and short hand on the clock represent and practice telling...
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House Dimensions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure the perimeters of several different rooms. They convert the measurements using ratios that allow them to draw the rooms to scale on paper. They draw the dimensions of a house to scale. They measure length to the...
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Perimeter Worksheet

For Students 7th - 8th
In this perimeter worksheet, students find the perimeter of given regular and irregular polygons. This four-page worksheet contains 20 problems. This interactive worksheet may be completed online or printed for paper use.
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Asteroid Eros

For Students 8th - 10th
In this asteroid image worksheet, students observe a photograph taken by the NEAR imager and they determine the scale of the image following the given steps. They solve 4 problems using the scaled image and determine the dimensions, the...
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Linear Motion in Class Test Review

For Students 10th - 12th
In this linear motion worksheet, students answer 21 questions about acceleration, velocity, position and time. Students interpret graphs of position vs. time, velocity vs. time and acceleration vs. time. They calculate speed of objects,...
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Candy Canes on a Tree

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students calculate how many candy canes and ornaments are on each person's Christmas tree. They are given specific clues to help them calculate their answers. There are 2 questions with an answer key.
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Circumference of a Circle

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Save trees and practice calculating the circumference of circles with this online interactive task! Of course, if you want individuals to turn it in, you will still need to print copies. There are 20 problems to solve, all of which...
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Metric System

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars solve problems using the metric system. In this algebra activity, students convert between the metric system and the Imperial system. They use these two systems to solve real life problems.
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Basics of Science

For Students 6th - 10th
In this basics of science worksheet, students review the metric system, the difference between homogenous and heterogenous mixtures, the scientific method, and science lab first aid. This worksheet has 15 short answer, 43 fill in the...
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Scaling in Maps

For Students 5th - 6th
In this recognizing map scale ratios worksheet, students use ratios and centimeter measurements to calculate the distances in reality. Students solve 8 problems.
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students, in groups, measure and record each other's height. They identify measurement conversion methods and use online resources to convert measured heights to multiple systems.
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Measurement Worksheet

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this measurement instructional activity, students fill in a chart with the proper SI units, measurements and symbols. They also practice converting from one metric unit to another. They express numbers in scientific notation.
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Measuring Pots

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students use an activity sheet to construct analogies about possible function of ancient or historic ceramics and compute circumference from a section of a circle as they study measuring pots.
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Linear Motion 6

For Students 9th - 12th
For this linear motion worksheet, students answer 12 questions about acceleration, velocity and distance traveled. They interpret diagrams and indicate the location of an object if it has positive, negative or no acceleration. They...
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Reaction Time

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review important vocabulary to explain measures of central tendency and reaction time. In pairs, they measure reaction time of dropping and catching a ruler. Data is collected after repeated catches and information is...
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Timelines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine evolutionary history; the earth's timeline by creating timelines. They determine the timeframes of era, epochs, and periods and study the species that were evident in each.
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Using Measurement in the Everyday World

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students use an appropriate unit of measure to measure an item in the classroom. They create a PowerPoint to demonstrate the measurement process. Pupils are divided into pairs. Students use a concept map to discuss the terms for...
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Make Me Metric

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore standard and nonstandard measurement. In this measurement lesson, 6th graders estimate the lengths of different objects and write about their observations during measuring. Students work in groups to...
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What Influences Reaction Rate?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study reaction rates, what determines how fast a reaction happens and how the chemical changes occur.  In this reactions lesson students complete a lab where they use Alka-Seltzer to observe reaction rate and create a graph...
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Geoboard Area

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the basic geometric shapes and geometric shape vocabulary through the use of geoboards and virtual geoboards. They create a variety of shapes with a partner, build ten different rectangles on their geoboards, and...
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Measurement

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore perimeters. In this measurement lesson, 4th graders examine example problems that highlight how to calculate the perimeters of rectangles in inches and centimeters. Students also practice solving problems that...
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Modeling Geologic Time

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students design, construct and interpret a model of geologic time and investigate change through geologic time.
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How Will You Measure Up?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use the appropriate units of measure when given a list of items to estimate and measure. They work in cooperative groups to locate, estimate, and measure given items using the correct unit of measurement.