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Customary Units of Length

For Teachers 5th
In this mathematics worksheet, 5th graders identify which is the larger unit, inches or feet. Then they use the chart to help them in solving the problems listed. Students also identify whether they multiply or divide for each answer.
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4th Grade Math Geometry Practice

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this 4th grade geometry learning exercise, students complete a set of 20 questions related to grade 4 geometry concepts. An answer key is included. 
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Printable Paper Rulers

For Students 3rd - 7th
In this math resource worksheet, students can print out paper rulers. They choose between 20 different rulers that are different widths, and are delineated with standard or metric measurements.
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Arcs and Chords

For Students 10th
In this arcs and chords worksheet, 10th graders solve 7 different types of problems related to identifying arcs and chords in a circle. First, they find the measure of each arc to the nearest tenth, if O is the center point. Then,...
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Conversions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this measurement worksheet, students complete six measurement conversion problems by using the given formulas.                    
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Inchworm

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discover the basic concept of measuring.  In this mathematics relationship instructional activity, students identify length, volume, weight, time and area in order to measure different units.  Students measure items...
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What Metric Unit Would You Use?

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this metric weights worksheet, students read 3 sentences and study the pictures that go with them. From two choices, students pick the metric unit that would be used to measure each object.
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English or Metric?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this measurement worksheet, students use the chart and a calculator to convert each measurement. They also show their work for each and round their answers to the nearest hundredth.
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Scale Drawing

For Students 10th
In this scale drawing worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include various types of scale drawings in each. First, they determine the length of a highway on a map. Then, students determine the dimensions of a...
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How Big is a Foot?

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice nonstandard measurement and estimating and measuring lengths of objects.
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Unit 7: Mensuration Mental Tests

For Students 6th - 8th
In this mental math activity, students calculate area, volume, perimeter, and convert units in two mental math tests of ten problems each. 
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Piece It Together

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders develop spatial sense, such as above and below. In this spatial sense lesson, 2nd graders go on a scavenger hunt and to piece together the clues. Each clue has a question using spatial vocabulary. 
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The Weight of Things

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners explore weight. In this math lesson, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Learners weigh several items to determine which weighs more.
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Fixed Distance

For Teachers 10th
In this fixed distance worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining the fixed distance from a particular point. First, they determine the locus of points inches from a specific point. Then, students write...
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How Long Is Your Smile?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure to the nearest centimeter. They work together to create a portrait of themselves with an accurate measurement of their smile to the nearest centimeter. This is a creative way for students to explore centimeters.
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Computing With Customary Units

For Teachers 6th
In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders identify and practice adding and subtracting units of measure. They add or subtract and regroup for each problem. Then, students explain how each way is different.
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Dinosaur Mathematics

For Teachers 5th
In this science and math worksheet, 5th graders answer four different questions related to dinosaurs. They graph the information with data located at a given website.
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Soil Testing and Measurement

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students prepare their garden plot. In this gardening lesson, students use the Internet or book on plants to make sure the plants they have selected will be able to grow in their garden. The students assess and mark out the garden...
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Designing the Toy Planet Store

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create a grid of their fictitious store. In this measurement lesson, 6th graders use a computer to measure out the floor of their store and create furniture, doorways, windows, and more. This lesson includes directions for...
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Using A Ruler

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concept of measurement and using a ruler with accuracy up to 1/16 of an inch. They practice using measurement with a ruler in different contexts. To help with the presentation of the lesson a PowerPoint...
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Direct and Inverse Variation

For Students 9th
For this direct and inverse variation worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various situations in variations. First, they find the constant of proportionality when given each variable measure. Then, students...
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students, in groups, measure and record each other's height. They identify measurement conversion methods and use online resources to convert measured heights to multiple systems.
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Half-Inch

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, students measure 10 lines to the nearest half-inch. Teacher must provide rulers.
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Robot Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify and use descriptive writing and measurement terms to describe a student-created robot. Then they construct robots of materials available and then use AlphaSmarts or Danas to describe the robot using only the dimensions....