In this angles of elevation and depression activity, 10th graders solve 6 word problems that include finding angles of elevation and depression. They solve each problem, rounding the measures of segments to the nearest hundredth and...

Students measure and convert between units. In this geometry lesson, students investigate through measurements of distances. They relate the properties of circle to solving problems with radius, diameter and area.

Students explore basic building and engineering concepts by constructing a structure that supports weight. They demonstrate an understanding of basic business concepts by estimating the cost and value of a building.

Students investigate the mark-and-recapture method for estimating the population of an animal species. They evaluate given data to answer a set of questions.

For this applied mathematics worksheet, students solve 4 various sets of problems that include scalar equations, existence of solutions, and inverse problems. They determine the number of solutions of a problem shown and justify their...

Students estimate time and amounts when counting is not realistic or feasible. In this estimation lesson, students estimate time or amounts. This lesson includes two video clips on estimation and a worksheet for independent practice.

Young scholars investigate how plants grow by analyzing pumpkins. For this agricultural lesson, students read The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll, and draw pictures of a pumpkin in each of its growing stages. Young scholars measure...

In this decimal activity, students solve decimal problems, estimating, balancing a checkbook, and finding the cost of a car using a given chart. 

In this estimating worksheet, students observe groups of five cherries and estimate the total amount. Students choose one multiple choice answer.

In this estimating the total amount worksheet, students observe a page of apples in groups of two and estimate whether there are twenty-five or eighty apples. Students choose one multiple choice answer.

Students explore how jelly beans are produced. They discuss the origins of the jelly bean and view a video about how jelly beans are prepared, tested, shaped, finished, and shipped and estimate the amount of jelly beans in a jar and sort...

Students calculate the board footage of a tree. In this forestry lesson, students use a Biltmore tree scale stick to calculate the number of board feet that would be produced. They quantify the economic value of a tree from this...

Second graders sing the son "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." They are asked:"How many of you have looked at the stars in the sky on a clear night? Have you ever wished on a star? What did you wish?" Students are explained the concept...

In this guessing jar worksheet, 1st graders write down their guess for how many marbles are in the jar, then count and record the answer, and complete 3 sentences about the numbers.

In this portion size worksheet, students estimate the portion size, weight and amount of phe for 8 different foods before weighing each food in grams. Students answer 10 essay questions about nutrition and portion size. This worksheet is...

In this trigonometry ratios in right triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 different right triangle problems. First, they find the values of x and y in each triangle, rounding each to the nearest tenth. Then, students locate the...

In this estimating weights of objects worksheet, students observe objects, estimate the metric measurements, and choose the best answer. Students solve 9 problems.

In the process of constructing their own "rulers" Students develop a sense of the size of a centimeter and meter. Students select the appropriate "ruler" for the tasks. Finally, 3rd graders calculate the perimeter of objects using...

Students use graph paper to construct a graph and determine the slope of a straight line. They determine the weight (mass) of paper clips with a pan balance. Pupils weigh an unknown number of paper clips, and to interpret the graph to...

Fourth graders practice estimating temperatures. They practice in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

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.

Sixth graders discuss the characteristics of specific angles and then use the information to to identify and estimate given angles. The class goes outside, identifies north, and turns a specified amount of degrees. Using a given compass,...

Students practice estimating and counting and using a ruler to measure distance.

Fifth graders estimate perimeter, area, and volume. They measure perimeter and area using nonstandard units of measurement. Students add and subtract non-standard units of measurement. They add mixed numbers and simplify the sum.