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Science4 Us: Science Tools
The Tools module introduces students to the tools scientists use for both qualitative and quantitative observations. Students learn to use tools such as their senses, rulers, and balance scales through hands-on activities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Line Lengths (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure the lengths of two lines set along a ruler and add them together. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Single Object Length (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to find the length of an object lined up against a ruler where the starting point is not at zero. Includes video...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Distance Between Two Points
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this concept, students will learn how to measure distances using rulers and grids. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Clock Tower
This project resulted from the collaboration of a computer aided drafting teacher (pre-engineering), Chris Bond, and a math teacher, Lee Cable, (Hewitt-Trussville High School) to provide higher math expectations in CT and real life...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Object Length Comparison (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure and compare the lengths of several objects lined up along a ruler. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Characteristics of Parallelograms
In this lesson, students learn more about the characteristics of parallelograms by folding paper and measuring the angles in a parallelogram. Students use a ruler and protractor to draw parallelograms with given properties. Then,...
Middle School Science
Middle School science.com: Smile Metric Style Lesson
In this lesson plan site, learners will learn how to use a metric ruler to measure length, accurately read and record measurements taken in centimeters and millimeters, and collect and analyze data using a stem and leaf.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Using a Protractor
Students learn how to construct and measure angles using a protractor and ruler. The resource consists of a video demonstration and exploration activity.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Student Analysis of a Person Jumping on a Trampoline
For this activity, students learn about conservation of mechanical energy as they measure the velocity of a girl jumping on a trampoline using a direct measurement video with an embedded frame counter and ruler.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Constructions
Learn about drawing shapes using only a compass and straight edge or ruler with out measuring any lengths or angles.