Young scholars explore the concept of measurement as it relates to equivalencies. They complete simple conversions using visual models of measurement units, and  record their answers in a two-column table.

Elementary schoolers are arranged in pairs and view the video Math Works: Measurement: The Difference Between Perimeter and Area. They discuss any prior knowledge they have of the term perimeter and then brainstorm together what the...

Solids come in many shapes and sizes. Using geometry, scholars create two-dimensional cross-sections of various three-dimensional objects. They develop the lesson further by finding the volume of solids. The module then shifts...

There's no need to think outside the box for this one! Scholars measure the length, width, and height of various boxes. Results help develop the formulas for the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms.

In this measuring to the nearest half-inch worksheet, 4th graders solve 4 problems about measuring pictures on the page and common objects, then write the data in a chart.

In this math review worksheet, students complete problems involving patterns, measurements, and greatest common factors. Students complete 7 problems.

In this inches worksheet, learners measure the lines in the problems with the inches rulers given. Students complete 8 problems total.

Third graders listen to Susan Hightower's, "Twelve Snails to One Lizard" and discuss the need for standard units of measurement. They make a body model on butcher paper which they use to measure their body parts and complete a worksheet....

In this how do you measure up learning exercise, learners interactively answer 10 multiple choice questions about measurement, then click to check their answers.

In this math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding measurement of temperature and length. Students may view the correct answers.

In this measurement worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions that included questions about measuring time, degrees, length, area and perimeter.

Sixth graders explore space science by measuring distances between planets. In this solar system lesson, 6th graders view a Bill Nye video and discover the conversion between the metric system and imperial measuring systems. Students...

Student measure the length of the sides of rectangles and squares using inches, feet and yards. They determine perimeters of rectangles and squares. They then determine areas of rectangles and squares. Student compare measurement of...

Fourth graders explore perimeters. In this measurement lesson, 4th graders examine example problems that highlight how to calculate the perimeters of rectangles in inches and centimeters. Students also practice solving problems that...

Students discover math measurements by creating a skit with classmates.  In this geometry lesson, students utilize objects in a paper bag and index cards to create a short skit focusing on debate over the size of the objects....

In this math and language arts worksheet, students practice writing metric and standard weights and measures in word form. Students read 12 measurements and write them out in full using words. Example: 30 cm (30 centimeters).

In this perimeter worksheet, students measure the sides of three triangles to find the perimeter in inches and centimeters. Students find the perimeter of a given square and hexagon as well.

Students identify and compare the characteristics of floor plans and zoning to family activities and needs. They draw an accurate floor plan--either existing or a work in progress to scale. Then, students roughly sketch their bedroom...

Students measure various dimensions of a male and a female dolls body and scale them proportionally to average human measurements. They calculate the appropriate scale factor (magnitude) to enlarge their doll and apply that scale factor...

In this using a ruler instructional activity, learners utilize a ruler to measure the length of four objects and then choose four small objects from their desk to outline and measure.

Out with the old and in with the new. Learners use a set of prices of computer monitors from 1994 to make a prediction. They then use one current price and what they know about the old prices to make a more recent prediction. Their...

The humble soda can gets the geometric treatment in an activity that links math and science calculations. After a few basic assumptions are made and discussed, surface area calculations combine with density information to develop an...

Students examine gravity, mass, and friction. In this speed and motion instructional activity, students investigate how straight line motion is impacted by gravity, mass, and fiction as they participate in a hands-on activity.

What time is it when the arc length is pi? An interactive displays the measure of the angle created between the hour and minute hand of a clock. Pupils can set the clock to different hours and calculate the arc length based upon the radius.