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Volume of Prism
The area is essential to volume. As part of the review for the General Certificate of Secondary Education math assessment, a helpful video covers how to find the volume of several common 3-D figures. Pupils use the general volume formula...
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Common Weights and Measures 1
For this weights and measures worksheet, students write out abbreviated common weights and measures in complete phrases; 12" becomes 12 inches.
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Comparing Weights And Volumes
Pupils engage in a lesson that is focused upon the concept of weights and measures. They conduct experiments while classifying the quantities of different sized containers. Students compare and convert measurements like liters to...
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Lesson 56
Sixth graders practice Least Common Multiple in fractions. For this fraction lesson, 6th graders look at two different fractions and find a common denominator. They sing a song to memorize mean, median, and mode.
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Spaced Out
The pupils are able to use a formula to calculate the volume of cuboids by measuring the length of each of the three dimensions. They also investigate the relationship between milliliters and cubic centimeters.
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Unit Conversions
Eighth graders identify the different types of measurements and the instruments used to measure each type. After taking notes, they complete a bubble chart to examine the conversion between the units. To end the activity, they practice...
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Commutative Property
First graders use various models to learn the Commutative Property of Addition. In this Commutative Property instructional activity, 1st graders use other students, counters, balances, and dominoes to apply the addition property....
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The Speed of Writing
First graders investigate how to measure time. In this time analysis lesson, 1st graders investigate ways to measure the time difference between two people writing. Students share their time measuring ideas with their classmates.
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Slosh, Dribble, and Plop
Young scholars recognize the need for a standard unit of volume. They estimate and measure to the nearest liter. Also they relate the liter to the familiar everyday containers.
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Algebraic Equations
In this algebraic equations learning exercise, students solve 9 different problems that include various types of equations used on the sheet. First, they determine the solution of a given inequality. Then, students write the greatest...
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Pounds and Ounces Reteach 18.3
In this pounds and ounces worksheet, students estimate the weights of 4 common objects. Students then weigh each object on a balance scale and record the weights.
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How Much is a Pound? A Weight Lesson
Fourth graders explore weight in pounds. In this measurement lesson, students estimate the weight of teacher-provided objects, measure the actual weight of the objects using scales, and discuss food products sold by the pound. This...
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"Using Manipulatives and/or Technology to Solve Math Problems" by Cooking Dinner
Students explore math functions by preparing a meal. In this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Students utilize manipulatives to...
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Optical Illusions
Students investigate optical illusions. In this optical illusions lesson, students explore perception. Students analyze optical illusions and determine common misconceptions.
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Community Building
Young scholars build different shapes using sketches. In this geometry lesson, students explore measurements and units as they build and create models of buildings. They use SketchUp to create and manipulate shapes.
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Ice Cream in a Bag!
Young scholars follow a recipe to make ice cream. In this ice cream lesson plan, students make their own ice cream by measuring out ingredients and following directions.
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Adding Mixed Numbers
In this mathematics instructional activity, 5th graders add and write the equivalent fraction with a common denominator. Then they add and rename the result if needed giving it in lowest terms. Students also solve each of the word...
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Box-and-Whisker Plots
Eighth graders measure in feet and inches and convert to explore the relationship between the converted measurements. In this measurement lesson, 8th graders use the whisker and box plot to represent the measurement of a cat. Students...
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Health Science: Back to Basics
This instructional activity focuses on unit conversion, proportions, ratios, exponents, and the metric system. Discuss measurement with your math class and demonstrate how to solve several health-science word problems. Give learners a...
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Investigation: Is Dilution the Solution?
Systematically diluting a full-strength sample of food coloring is meant to help earth scientists understand concentration in parts per million. While they will enjoy the lab exercise, it might be a challenge to help them relate it to...
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The Weight of Primates
Second graders practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction skills lesson, 2nd graders solve word problems that require them to find differences and sums. This lesson features the use of a video titled "Blossom...
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Power Systems & Efficiency
Are you looking for a reading resource about the efficiency of power systems? Here is one that introduces the output/input ratio, measurement of energy by joules or calories, and efficiency ratings. For STEM classes that are learning...
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Matter and Change
Bright blue slides with yellow and white font make this presentation easy for learnerrs to read. The content is a brief overview of the commonly observed physical properties of matter, focusing on the differences among solids, liquids,...
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Measurement Via Triangulation
Students investigate various common terms of measurement, sort them into categories, select the uncommon terms, and construct conversion tables for both the common and the uncommon terms of measurement.