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Angle Relationships

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the angle relationships that exist when two lines intersect. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders estimate the measure of given angles and use their graphing calculator tools. Students use this knowledge to find...
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Normal Distribution

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Does the size of the bin matter? The resource allows pupils to explore the relationship between the normal curve and histograms. Learners view histograms compared to a normal curve with a set standard deviation. Using the interactive,...
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Measure Up- How Many Pounds in All?

For Students 1st
In this adding pounds instructional activity, 1st graders complete 6 problems. They use the picture bank at the top of the page that shows the weight of 6 objects in pounds. They look at the pictures in each problem and match them to...
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Balancing Act

For Students 2nd
In this balancing a scale worksheet, 2nd graders draw pictures to show how they can balance the scale using all four weights in five different scenarios.
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Which Way Did He Go?

For Students 5th
In this visual thinking worksheet, 5th graders determine which of three routes that Max should take to get to a party by noon. Students answer 10 fill in the blank questions relating to different amounts of time and miles.
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Dot's Dot

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math estimation worksheet, learners estimate how many centimeters it is from each dot in a dot to dot puzzle. Students then use a ruler to measure exactly.
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Strange Paths

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, learners use a ruler to measure two paths that are not straight. Students answer 3 questions about their results.
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Water Play

For Students 3rd
In this word problems worksheet, 3rd graders read and solve three word problems involving gallons of water and different types of measurement.
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Calculating the Area of a Triangle

For Students 5th
A quick definition and the formula for finding the area of a triangle is provided at the top of this worksheet. After reading the description, 5th graders must find the area of the 3 given triangles. This is an excellent enrichment...
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Calculating the Area of a Rectangle

For Students 4th
A quick definition and the formula for finding the are of a rectangle is provided at the top of this learning exercise. After reading the description, 4th graders must find the area of the 3 given rectangles by adding or multiplying....
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Raging River

For Students 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders read a passage on the Mississippi River and then answer five short answer questions relating to the length of the river.
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Conversions Using English Units

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the concept of English units. In this English units lesson, students convert from one English unit to another English unit. Students estimate the size and weight of objects using English units.
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Mathematics in Robotics

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners build and create using math. In this geometry lesson plan, students differentiate between congruent and similarity as they observe polygons. They create robots with different functions using properties of geometry.
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Metric Conversion

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders convert within the metric system of measurement.  In this seventh grade math/science instructional activity, 7th graders view a PowerPoint presentation that introduces metric conversion.  Students use the...
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Add'm and Eve in the Garden

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research and design five different shaped raised beds for the school garden. In small groups, they conduct Internet research, measure and create a cost analysis for the construction and design, and submit their plans to...
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Constructing Tangrams

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders visualize and identify geometric shapes after applying transformations on a coordinate plane. In this tangrams lesson, 7th graders construct a set of tangrams and then answer extension questions related to measurement,...
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Sectors of Pizza

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the properties of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students relate properties of diameter to sections of a pizza. They calculate the measure of an arc and missing angles.
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How Do You Rate?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders make a graph. In this pulse rate lesson, 5th graders estimate their pulse and record it. Students measure their pulse while at rest and after physical activity and record it. Students use the internet to graph their results...
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How Big Is It?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders look at the Garrison flag and estimate how big it is. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders then calculate the area and perimeter of the flag.
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Rodeo Time

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students use literature (the story Rodeo Time) and appropriate manipulatives to learn and understand mathematics. In these creative thinking measurement lessons, students have a focal point on problem solving strategies while using...
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Cross Section and Slope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students draw cross sections of given contour maps. In this math lesson, students interpret the different symbols used in the map. They determine slope and steepness through direct measurement.
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Worth Its Weight in Gold

For Students 2nd
For this comparing weights worksheet, 2nd graders compare and contrast the weight of three different coins and then calculate the answers to eight questions.
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Peg a Path- Visual Thinking and Length Worksheet

For Students 1st
In this visual thinking and length worksheet, 1st graders examine a pegboard path. They draw two different paths that are equal in length to 4 examples.
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Boxes, Bottles, and Mugs

For Students 3rd
In this balancing a scale learning exercise, 3rd graders study and analyze a set of scales and determine how many mugs would be needed to balance the last scale in each set.