Young scholars redesign the classroom space. In this geometry lesson, students part take in making classroom rules and assigning value to the space in the classroom. They investigate measuring and problem solving in this lesson.

Upper graders find missing numbers, determine the best unit to weight certain items, compare and solve two test prep questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

In this unit students work in groups to find out about an endangered animal species. They design a zoo enclosure for the animal and build a scale model. Together the class constructs a zoo! In the process of planning and building the zoo...

In this metric conversion worksheet, students convert a set of 12 given metric measurements to smaller measurements. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this math worksheet, students practice converting the values of the common measurements into the new equivalents. Page 1 has the conversion tables.

Learners convert currency from around the world. In this math instructional activity, students solve exchange rate problems using Google Earth. They complete a worksheet during the simulation.

Students explore weight. In this math lesson, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Students weigh several items to determine which weighs more.

In this converting imperial units worksheet, students complete converting 12 metric units from imperial units to metric or vice versa.

High schoolers find the altitude of the Sun at 10 A.M., at solar noon, and at 2 P.M. by measuring the height of the gnomon and the length of the shadow at each time. They record the measurements in their notebooks for later conversion.

Students explore universe, and examine how big it really is and how scientists measure the distances or sizes of things by estimating sizes of different objects and reading and writing numbers in scientific notations.

Second graders determine the total value of a collection of coins. They convert money and make money exchanges. Students create and solve money-story problems. They demonstrate the ability to summarize conversations and discussions.

Third graders convert customary units of capacity to make a gallon man out of construction paper. They use the computer to make a tree map of gallons, quarts, pints, and cups to show these conversions.

Students investigate the Metric System. They discuss the history of the Metric System, convert various units of measurement into the Metric System, and solve problems on a spreadsheet.

Students practice measuring the correct volume using micropipette. In this biology lesson, students determine the correct micropipette tip to use when transferring fluid. They convert metric volume from one unit to another.

In this science learning exercise, students identify the amount of liquid that is present in a container and make a conversion for the five problems.

Students use, read and write with metric units. They practice converting from larger to smaller units. Afterwards, they construct a scale drawing of a bridge. In addition, they construct these two designs, using the same scale of 1cm to...

In this liquid worksheet, 6th graders study different types of liquids and liquid conversations.  Students respond to 22 questions comparing beverages, milk, and soups.

Students predict the location where the relative humidity the highest and lowest in and around their school. They use a sling psychrometer to measure the relative humidity of the various locations.

Third graders study the diet of the brine shrimp. This is an introduction to a math measurement of a micrometer because of the size of the food brine shrimp feed upon. They make predictions about the types of food shrimp eat based on...

Sixth graders use paper cups, black and white lining, thermometers and plastic wrap to conduct an experiment that measures the energy-collecting capacity of various colors. They graph the results.

For this ESL food word and picture matching worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures of foods. Students match these with the phrases that tell how this food is measured. Example: soup (a bowl of), bread (a piece of).

Students explore different ways heat can be added to water.

Students study the formulas for calculating heat energy and how to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit. They apply the formulas on a worksheet.

In this metric weight learning exercise, students solve 10 multiple choice questions regarding metric units of weigh or mass.  Students must be able to convert metric units of mass or weight.  The learning exercise is...