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Pounds and Ounces: It's All About Weight
First graders explore number sense by participating in a measurement estimation activity. For this weight lesson, 1st graders discuss the differences between measurement units, both English and Metric. Students examine a loaf of bread to...
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Shadow Casting
Eighth graders use a meter stick that is placed on a horizontal surface and an object is moved along it so that the shadow length can be measured at different distances from the light source. They solve real-world problems involving...
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Measurement
Fifth graders complete measurement problems where they use powers of ten, read metric measurement tools, estimate measurements, and more. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders complete 10 problems.
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Centimeters and Meters
In this metric measurement instructional activity, students solve 4 story problems in which lengths are estimated. Students circle the better estimate from two choices and draw a picture to explain.
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Quiz: 15 Estimating Fractions Sums and Differences
In this estimating fraction sums and differences activity, students complete a total of 15 problems. Answers are included on page 2. Labeled as quiz but suitable for practice.
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Beginning Modeling for Linear and Quadratic Data
Students create models to represent both linear and quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students collect data from the real world and analyze it. They graph and differentiate between the two types.
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Length and Perimeter
Third graders explore tessellations and the spatial concepts used in creating them. In this tessellations lesson, 3rd graders rotate, reflect and transform shapes to create tessellations. Students become familiar with the...
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Measure Mania
In this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders, working with a partner, choose two different units out of five to measure the length of their classroom. Students estimate first and then measure.
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Kites
Students practice estimating and comparing measurements using yards, feet, and inches. They make comparisons about kites and a variety of measurements. Afterwards, they complete an activity sheet and draw a bird kite with long wings and...
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Burger King Investigation
Students study data on the nutritional value of Burger King meals in order to discover its nutritional value and also to compare the meals, using mathematical computation, to the recommended daily diet. In this data handling lesson,...
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Bending Light Waves to Magnify
In this magnification worksheet, students read about how lenses magnify images and how to determine the magnification of an image. Students divide ten by the focal length which is found to be the measurement from the center of the lens...
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Geometry, Measurement & Reasoning
Students measure prisms and determine their volume. In this measurement and reasoning lesson, students estimate the volume and area of prisms. They measure given boxes. Students use paper to create prisms and cylinders. They determine...
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Area Unit
Students solve the area for parallelograms,squares, rectangles, trapezoids, and triangles. In this geometry lesson, students compare and contrast two dimensional shapes and apply their properties to solving real life scenarios. This is a...
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Measuring With a Ruler
In this home school support worksheet, 2nd graders review the process of measuring with a six inch ruler with a home support person. They practice by measuring small items around the house to the nearest inch.
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Using Different Non-Standard Units to Measure
In this math worksheet, students use a variety of non-standard measurements units to find the lengths of objects on paper and around the room. Students first make an estimate, then measure with different units.
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Hands On: Centimeters and Millimeters
In this centimeter/millimeter worksheet, students estimate the length of pictures of tropical fish, then measure each to the nearest centimeter and use the measurements to solve 2 problems, then solve 2 additional problems.
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Weight - Ounces and Pounds
In this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders estimate how much each of 9 objects weighs in ounces and pounds. They circle the answer that gives the best estimate of the weight of objects which include a key, an elephant, a chair, and a...
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Geometers Sketchpad Practice
Students create polygons using geometers sketchpad. In this geometry lesson, students construct the interior angles of polygons and label the different points. They estimate and measure the different parts as they draw conclusion.
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Going the Distance
Estimate the value of one of the most famous irrational numbers. The hands-on lesson instructs classmates to measure the circumference and diameters of circles using yarn. The ratio of these quantities defines pi.
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Pumpkin Play
Have you ever examined a pumpkin and estimated the number of lines it has? In this math activity, students count the actual number of lines, record and graph the results. They investigate the circumference, weight and buoyancy of the...
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30 Seconds
Thirty seconds are all scholars have to develop an engaging commercial to showcase their talents and experience within a specific occupation. Pairs work collaboratively to keep each other on time to deliver information speedily and ask...
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Explore Customary Units of Length - Practice 12.1
Give pupils a ruler and this worksheet so that they can practice measuring down to the quarter inch! Drawings of six various objects are depicted for them to apply their measurement skills to. The assignment concludes with one...
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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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Exploring Area and Perimeter
Two students are blindfolded and each receives a cardboard square, one with pompoms glued around the edge and one with pompoms glued all over the surface. They identify what they feel. The class discusses perimeter and area of polygons....