CK-12 Foundation
CK-12 Middle School Math Concepts - Grade 6
Twelve chapters cover a multitude of math concepts found in the Common Core standards for sixth grade. Each title provides a brief explanation of what you will find inside the chapter—concepts from which you can click on and learn more...
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Customary Measurement Conversions
Fifth graders discover in hands-on activities the relationships between the measures. They work in groups to create conversion tables using familiar measuring tools. Students solve problems requiring conversions.
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Metric Conversions
Students translate a mathematical idea from one form to another. They compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system.
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Celsius or Fahrenheit?
Second graders create a thermometer. In this Celsius or Fahrenheit lesson, 2nd graders create an individual thermometer to use for measuring the temperature. Students convert the outside temperature.
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Getting The Point
Students complete a unit of lessons on the relationships between decimals, whole numbers, and fractions. They use paper strips to solve fraction problems, view and solve examples, and use calculators to convert fractions into decimal...
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The Weight of Things
Pupils explore weight. In this math lesson plan, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Pupils weigh several items to determine which weighs more.
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Inching Our Way Into The Metric System
Learners 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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How Hot Is It?
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.
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Volume of Regular and Irregular Objects
Fifth graders examine patterns and relate to equations to solve math problems. In this patterns lesson, 5th graders diagram, graph, use models and use tables to solve equations for real world problems.
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Determine Volume of Solids Using Water Displacement
Students explore math functions by completing math equation worksheets. In this inequality activity, students define a list of math terms and discuss the difference between an equation and inequality. Students utilize a real life...
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Metric Conversion
Fifth graders access prior knowledge to complete a do now using metric conversion. In this metric conversion instructional activity, 5th graders will respond to problems and analyze for a possible mnemonic device.
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Travel Mug Design
Students create and develop a travel mug. They create visuals and a three dimensional infomercial. They apply an engineering design and demonstrate knowledge of thermodynamics involved in heat transfer. They illustrate Newton's Law of...
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When Are We Wasting Water
Students study water conservation. In this water conservation lesson, students participate in a water conservation experiment. Students discover how to conserve water while washing their hands.
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Quilt Squared
Students study West Virginia quilts. In this mathematics lesson plan, students use symmetry, geometric shapes, and patterns to create their own quilt square.
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Medieval Castles
Second graders design a scale model of a medieval castle and its surroundings including the following items: castle, moat, bailey, drawbridge, turrets, dungeon, grounds, and outer walls. A perfect instructional activity for those kids...
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Estimating Volumes Of Household Containers
Students engage in a the estimation of volume for household containers and focus upon the usage of the metric system. They practice identifying the shapes that seem familiar and match shapes with quantities. Students interact with others...
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CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Equivalent Metric Units of Capacity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of capacity and identify equivalencies.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing Compound Unit Capacities (Grade 3)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This learning module features three videos and a set of practice questions in which students recognize greater than/less than values and identify by how much a...
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Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding Capacities in Compound Units English Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video demonstrates how to convert multiple units to the smallest unit of measurement in order to add and write the solution as a compound unit. Practice problems...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Conversions of Measurements in Metric Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of length, mass, or capacity by multiplying by powers of ten.
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Ck 12: Measurement: Conversion of Customary Units by Multiplying
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert customary units of measure by multiplying when converting from large units to small units.
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Ck 12: Measurement: Identification of Units of Capacity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert and identify equivalent customary units of capacity.
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Ck 12: Measurement: Appropriate Metric Units of Mass or Capacity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose the appropriate metric units of mass or capacity given various measurement situations.