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Measurement
Students choose appropriate units of measure and predict length using the metric system. In this measurement lesson, students participate in activities in which they predict, measure, and record linear measurements such as arm span vs....
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Mountain Man Measurement Activity
Fourth graders discover the history of the Utah Mountain Men and utilize their math skills simultaneously. In this cross-curricular history and measurement lesson, 4th graders read about the Utah Mountain Men and the challenges they...
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Measure for Measure
In this standard measurement instructional activity, students solve 10 problems in which body parts and classroom objects are measured in inches. A paper ruler is provided.
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Forming, Measuring and Labeling Angles
Students draw and measure angles. In this angle measurement instructional activity, the teacher demonstrates how to form and measure angles while explaining the parts of an angle, then students practice.
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Measuring for Perimeter
Third graders find the perimeter of a polygon. In this measurement lesson, 3rd graders use yardsticks to measure straight-lined objects to the nearest 1/2 inch. Student choose a "mystery object," find the perimeter, and record it on the...
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Measure the Earth's Circumference
Students explore geometry by conducting a science experiment. In this circumference measurement lesson, students review the Greek geographer Eratosthenes who first discovered the circumference of our planet. Students utilize...
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Fruit Punch- Reasoning- Liquid Measurement Enrichment Worksheet
In this liquid measurement reasoning worksheet, 2nd graders rewrite a recipe converting quarts and pints to cups. They tell how many cups of each ingredient they will use to make fruit punch.
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Measuring Sizes
Students explore the concept of scale. In this measurement instructional activity, students measure common classroom objects in order to help them better understand scale.
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Backyard Map- Measuring with Centimeters
In this backyard map centimeter measurement worksheet, 1st graders cut out a centimeter ruler from the bottom of the page. They use the ruler to measure the path between objects which are pictures in the backyard map at the top of the...
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 17: Overview
Students use chips to represent units to show examples and non examples of fractions. In this fraction lesson plan, students show what chips can be used for different fraction scenarios.
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Ramp Builder
Students plan and build a ramp designed for maximum distance a car can travel. In this physics and data collection math lesson, students work in groups to design a ramp using various household materials. Students test small cars on their...
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19 Chains and 50 Links
Students investigate surveys as it relates to chains and links. In this math lesson, students relate math to history and surveys done above, below and on the earths' surface. They review vocabulary pertaining to this lesson before moving...
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Measurements in Sports
Sixth graders study measurement problems. In this geometry lesson, 6th graders discuss the different types of measurement used in sports and answer questions regarding measurement problems in sports.
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Measuring Dispersion
Young scholars compute the standard deviation for a given set of data. In this measuring dispersion lesson, students compute the mean, and then the distance from the mean for each data point. They find the standard deviation of the data.
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The Case of the Biological Biosphere: Health, Math, Technology
Students investigate various aspects of the human body in this imaginative Tree House Detective episode about the biological biosphere. In a series of They take measurements, analyze data, and use technology. The lessons...
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Math Challenges
Students engage their critical thinking skills to solve challenging math problems. In these problem solving lessons, student work with tessellations, weights/measurement, reasoning, surface area, geometric shapes, and algebraic procedures.
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Body Balance
Examine measurable characteristics of objects to build an understanding of the different ways you can discuss an object's size when comparing it to other objects. After whole group instruction, the class compares and organizes several...
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Is Your Money Rolling Away?
Young scholars demonstrate how to solve word problems. They will watch the video "Math Can Take You Places" and identify three problem solving strategies.
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Are You Sleeping?
Here is a measurement lesson plan focusing on length. Learners use their feet as the unit of measurement for furniture in the classroom and at home, and sketch the pieces of furniture they measured.
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How Long is a Hot Dog? Weight, Weight! Don't tell me!
Primary learners participate in activities that help them explain how different things are measured. They create their own access number chart.
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Can You Build It?
Students investigate the concept of perimeter. They design there own figure and measure the perimeter of it. The lesson is given the context of the shape being a path that is traveled by a ladybug. This provides the shape of the plane...
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One Size Fits All, Part 1
Can you tell how tall someone is just by looking at their feet? For this activity, young mathematicians measure their height, arm span, and foot size, graph their findings, and answer questions about how these measurements are related....
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Area of Parallelograms - Lesson 2
Use this area of parallelograms practice worksheet to have learner ssharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
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How Big Is A Humpback Whale?
Young scholars explore humpback whales. In this humpback whale lesson plan, students determine the actual size of humpback whales and use diagrams to identify the major features of the humpback whale.