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A Metric World
Students convert English to metric units. In this math lesson, students give examples of measurements they encounter in their daily lives. The share their answers in class.
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Metric Mania
Students practice converting units of measurement using the ladder method. In this metric conversion lesson students practice converting metric measurements and filling out the worksheet.
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Mathematical Techniques - Basic Graphing
Students are introduced to significant figures and how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them. In a group, they practice plotting data points from a table to a graph and labeling all axes. They calculate the slope and y-intercept and...
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How BIG is 400?
Students solve problems using dimensional analysis. In this chemistry activity, students choose a problem and present it in class. The rest of the class will evaluate the solved problem on the board.
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Converting Metric Units and Prefixes
Students investigate the length of various objects. In this measurement lesson, students convert one metric unit to another. They explain the importance of a uniform system of measurement.
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"Use an Anemometer," said the Meteorologist
Students participate in an hands-on construction of an instrument to measure wind speed.
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Time and Differences in Time #1
In this telling time worksheet, students write times and differences in time for pairs of clocks. One problem is done as an example. Page contains links to answers and additional worksheets.
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Time and Differences in Time #3
In this telling time worksheet, students write the times and differences in times for pairs of clocks. Page contains links to answers and additional worksheets.
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Leveled Problem Solving Converting Between Systems
In this measurement conversions worksheet, students solve the problems by converting the measurements in each problem to the given systems.
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You say Avocado, I say Avogadro
Young scholars convert mole to mass to particles and vice versa. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss the importance of Avogadro's number. They apply what they have learned in a team competition.
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Efficiency
Fourth graders work cooperatively to investigate the efficiency of various household appliances. They share their findings in three to five minute oral presentations.
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Convert This!
Students use conversion factors to solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students convert between Metric and English Units. They measure different objects and using both systems in their units.
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Using Your Melon for Math
Students apply fraction multiplication and division to recipe conversion.
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How to Figure Board Feet and Cost of a Board
Students investigate woodworking and converting lengths to cubic measurements. In this math conversions instructional activity, students examine the length of a piece of board, and its total area by using the formula for finding...
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Light Beam
Students measure and convert between units. For this geometry lesson, students investigate through measurements of distances. They relate the properties of circle to solving problems with radius, diameter and area.
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Converting American Units of Length
In this math worksheet, students convert American standard units of length measurement in 30 problems. Included are conversions to inches, feet, yards and miles. There are no hints or examples on the page.
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Money Makes the World Go Around
Students convert currency from around the world. For this math lesson, students solve exchange rate problems using Google Earth. They complete a worksheet during the simulation.
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Pumpkin Pie for All!
Students take a basic recipe for pumpkin pie that serves 8 and determine how many pies are necessary to feed their class. They convert the recipe measurements to make as many pies as they need and then make (and eat) the pies.
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How Clocks Work
Students discover time pieces and complete telling time activities. In this time lesson, students complete a worksheet about what make a clock keep time. Students watch a video about time and clocks as well as a video about an Egyptian...
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Measuring a Mummy Case
Students practice how to calculate volume using mummy cases. They measure using ancient Egyptian, U.S., and metric systems. They explore how to convert measurements into different systems, and discuss ratios.
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Measurement, Perimeter and Area
Students explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement lesson, students collect data about themselves such as height, finger length, neck circumference, foot length, and other body measurements. Students cut squares...
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Measuring Distance in Cocowalk
Seventh graders select 6 stores and 1 restaurant at Cocowalk and measure the distance of traveling from store to store. They measure the distance from Store 1 to Store 2 and label that distance A.
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Morning Math Measurement
In this math worksheet, students complete the daily math warm-up assignment that focuses upon the concepts of measurement and conversion.