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Measure Me!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use nonstandard concrete methods to estimate and record measurements of their body.
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Industrial Measurement: Using the Industrial Ruler

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Young scholars accurately measure several common objects using the industrial ruler. They work individually to analyze whether given objects would meet the correct specifications required for a particular manufactured product.
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Math: Customary or Standard Measurement

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students examine resource links to examine types of measurement. They play interactive games to practice conversion. They inspect digital and analog clocks as well as the three temperature scales,
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Walking Math into the Real World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers measure an area given a yardstick. They also convert inches into a fractions of a foot and use data to create a linear graph.
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How Many Fingers?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, young scholars use non-standard measurement to measure 5 classroom items and record the data. Students use their fingers and then ask a classmate to do the same. Young scholars compare the data and answer 2...
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Digital Statistics

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Research data analysis by creating charts in class. Define the differences between an "average" and "range" while examining measurement data based on student height. Utilize computer software to create a height graph which is shared with...
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Relating Algebra to Geometry

For Teachers 10th
Learners investigate the connection that exists between Algebra and Geometry. They classify two and three-dimensional figures. Pupils use formulas to solve problems in geometry and use appropriate measuring devices in the right contexts.
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Measurement Benchmarks and Conversions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement lesson, students determine appropriate units of measure for objects in the classroom. Learners discuss the importance of measuring objects with the same unit of measure.
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The Circle's Measure

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore circumference and diameter. In this math lesson plan, students apply their knowledge of circumference and diameter to solve mathematical riddles. Students apply this knowledge to find circumference and diameter of...
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Approximating Measures

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a worksheet about approximate measurements. In this lesson on approximation, 4th graders compare the wingspan of a given bird to the wingspan of other birds and classroom objects.
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Time To Measure

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure time and length. Through the use of video and technology, they explore key elements of measurement, such as units and conversion between units. They explore alternate units of measurement and apply measurement to...
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How Will You Measure Up?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use the appropriate units of measure when given a list of items to estimate and measure. They work in cooperative groups to locate, estimate, and measure given items using the correct unit of measurement.
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Measuring Ourselves

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct various measurement activities on themselves and a partner. They measure their height, weight, thumb-to-pinky span, and body temperature, recording the information in the form of an Excel spreadsheet.
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Measurement Tools

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students understand the concept of how to use different measurement tools for specific purposes. Students take pictures of various objects that can be measured using a digital camera and then making a power point presentation.
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Body Measuring Activity

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore geometry by participating in a measurement activity. In this human anatomy lesson plan, students identify the appropriate methods to measure human body parts and do so in class. Students create a bar graph from their...
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How Do Your Students Measure Up?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in a paper folding activity that has them create a ruler for measuring to the closest 1/16th of an inch.
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Finding the Measure of Segments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe and solve examples of betweenness, ruler postulate, and segment addition postulate. They complete the Finding the Measure of Segments worksheet using the distance formula.
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Sextant Measurements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a sextant. Using their sextant, students measure the height of tall objects. Students explore how sailors used sextants to identify their location on the ocean. They research how sextants are created.
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Measurement Via Triangulation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars investigate various common terms of measurement, sort them into categories, select the uncommon terms, and construct conversion tables for both the common and the uncommon terms of measurement.
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Measuring Natural Objects

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students predict the measurement of objects. In this measurement activity, students estimate the measurements of objects in a lab. Students measure irregular objects and generate scientific observations.
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Measurement

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders measure specified distances when given perpendicular lines. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders draw the lines themselves.
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Learning to Measure with Ladybug

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students practice measuring items with non standard units. In this units lesson plan, students measure shapes, lengths, and classroom objects.
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Determining Angle Measure with Parallel Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers observe and solve examples of corresponding angle postulates, alternate interior angle theorems, and exterior and consecutive angles. They complete the Determining Angle Measure With Parallel Lines worksheet.
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Measurements in Science

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders demonstrate knowledge of metric tools by measuring common objects in the classroom. They discuss the various units of metric measurement and the scientific tools used to take them. They copy a metric ladder from a Web site.

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