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Inching Our Way Into The Metric System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
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Mr. Gallon Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Using Mr. Gallon to teach liquid capacity equivalents and conversions can provide a fun way to get students thinking about measurement.
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From Trees to Paper

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate logging and the process of paper making.  In this forestry lesson, 6th graders analyze pictures of trees being processed into the paper they use everyday.  Students solve and create math problems based...
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Math: Currency Exchange Rates

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply the division and multiplication of decimals to convert dollars to various international currencies. In a travel simulation activity, they convert money, distance, and temperatures. During their "trip," students...
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An Introduction to Chemistry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this chemistry learning exercise, students solve 47 problems involving measurement conversions from one unit to another. They explain how values should be reported from measurements.
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Newton's Laws

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify Sir Isaac Newton and his contribution to physics. They write Newton's three Laws of classical mechanics. and apply Newton's Laws to the world around them. They isolate a situation and apply Newton's Laws.
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Math Medicine

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students solve real-world problems related to medical careers. They use graphical representations as part of the problem-solving process and work with fractions, decimals, exponents, and metric measurement. A demonstration is included to...
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Exponents: Scientific Notation

For Students 9th
In this scientific notation worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 8 various problems related to exponents and writing scientific notation of numbers. First, they write whole numbers, decimals, and other types of numbers in scientific...
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Crispy Cookie Class Fundraiser

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders see the relationship of math and the real world application by manufacturing a product for making a profit. They create a food product from a recipe, record their sales and analyze and report their gross profit.
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Inflation and Unemployment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying to...
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Hydrogen Powered Cars

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students apply the principles of chemistry to investigate the concept of how a hydrogen powered car works. They study the electrochemical reactions that provide the energy source. Students also record observations in the functioning of a...
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Let the Rain Come Down!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders construct a bar graph comparing local precipitation to that of the Yucatan. In this graphing lesson, 2nd graders will use conversions and problem solving strategies.
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Units 'R Us

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, using one inch grid paper, create a foot long and a yard measuring tool.
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Converting Meters and Millimeters

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this conversion worksheet, students complete a total of 24 conversion problems, converting meters to millimeters, or millimeters to meters as requested.
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Converting Meters, Centimeters and Millimeters [B]

For Students 4th - 6th
In this conversion instructional activity, students solve a total of 24 problems, converting meters, centimeters, and millimeters as requested.
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Converting Meters, Centimeters and Millimeters

For Students 4th - 6th
In this conversion worksheet, students solve a total of 24 problems, converting meters, centimeters, and millimeters as requested.
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Converting Meters and Kilometers (B)

For Students 4th
In this measurement worksheet, 4th graders convert meters to kilometers in 24 problems. They use the measurement guide at the top of the page and use the proper abbreviations as shown in each answer.
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Highway Link Design

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Discover a renewed appreciation for the highway transportation department. with a lesson that has scholars design a highway route that meets certain conditions, including traffic flow, curves, speed limits, financial costs, and...
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Aerosol Lesson: Mathematics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students convert volcano elevation from feet to meters.
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use estimation and measurement skills to make predictions and solve problems involving length.
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Weight, The Metric System

For Students 7th - 10th
In this metric weight worksheet, 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 worksheet is interactive and answers...
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How big is a whale

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research the size of whales using print books or the internet. Students do the research in  groups. They compare and graph the results.
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Conditional Statements

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry instructional activity, students read given sentences and identify the hypothesis and the conclusion of the conditional statements. There are 21 questions.
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Breezy, Chilly, or Freezing?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars assess the factors which influence the sensation of being "cold" in a particular situation. They study the complexities in measuring temperature by reading and discussing the article "Beyond Brrr: The Elusive Science of...