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Measuring to the Nearest Inch

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use whole numbers and fractions to make connections between abstractions of the mathematical world and the real world. In this fractions and measurement lesson, 3rd graders identify, quantify groups , and measure distances....
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How Long Are These Lengths?

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this measuring worksheet, students use a paper clip to measure how long 10 pictures of common objects are . Students then measure them in inches.
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Measure Each Line to the Nearest Inch

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, students solve 8 problems in which they measure lines to the nearest inch with a standard ruler. There are no examples.
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Measuring With a Ruler

For Teachers 2nd
In this home school support worksheet, 2nd graders review the process of measuring with a six inch ruler with a home support person. They practice by measuring small items around the house to the nearest inch.
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Inching Worms

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders have a blast trying to measure live, wiggly, stretching worms to the nearest inch. Groups record their data onto a class graph and then compare characteristics. They share their findings with the rest of the class. Fun lesson!
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Measuring Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Mixed numbers can be added conceptually, algorithmically, and physically. Have the class visualize mixed numbers by adding fraction bars together. They then discover the algorithmic process that simplifies adding mixed numbers. Finally,...
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French Fry Fun: Estimating and Measuring

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders demonstrate their estimating and measuring abilities.  In this length measurement lesson, 3rd graders produce estimates of how long a handful of French fries will be before physically measuring them.  Students...
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Metric Mania-English to Metric Conversions

For Students 7th - 9th
In this unit conversions instructional activity, students convert from the English system of measurement to the metric system and from the metric system to the English system.
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Measuring Length

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this measuring length worksheet, students measure 8 line segments to the nearest 1/2 inch. An answer key and reference website for additional resources are given.
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Measuring Length

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this measuring length worksheet, students measure the length of given line segments. An answer key and reference website for additional resources are given.
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Measuring By Hand

For Students 4th - 5th
In this measuring by hand worksheet, students first use a ruler to measure then use their cubit and thumbs to estimate lengths in inches and complete an 'analyze it' and 'explore' question. 
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Measurements In The Metric System

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure items around the classroom using meter sticks. In this measurement lesson plan, 3rd graders are taught how to measure the length of an item with a meter stick. Inches, centimeters, millimeters, decimeters, and...
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Measuring Length

For Students 5th - 6th
In this measuring length worksheet, students learn to read a ruler with fraction measurements. Students then measure the lines to the nearest fourth of an inch and also measure them using a centimeter ruler.
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Measure Objects To the Nearest Half Inch

For Students 3rd
In this standard measurement worksheet, 3rd graders measure pictures of 5 objects to the nearest half inch. They measure pictures of items such as scissors, a pencil, and a crayon.
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Worksheet: Measurement (Reading a Standard Ruler)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, young scholars learn to read a standard ruler to the nearest one sixteenth of an inch. Students examine a ruler drawing and answer 4 questions.
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How Do You Measure Up? Measurement Multiple Choice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this measurement worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions that included questions about measuring time, degrees, length, area and perimeter.
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Everyday Mathematics at Home

For Students 3rd - 4th
Send this information home with your young learners. Adults, siblings, or friends can help youngsters learn how to measure! This gives basic tips and suggests having the child draw a series of lines, and then use their 10-centimeter...
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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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Connecting Measurement

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students participate in activities the connect measurement to geometry, statistics, estimation, and the real world. They collect measurements from their elbow to the tip of their middle finger and make a box plot of the data as well as...
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Finding the Sum of the Exterior and Interior Angles of a Polygon

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students find the sum of the angles of a polygon and construct a polygon given the number of sides. For this polygon lesson plan, students draw large polygons on the floor of the room. They measure the length of each side and the...
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Estimating and Measuring Amounts

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore measurement. For this estimation and measurement lesson, 3rd graders examine visual examples using standard units to measure length. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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How Do Your Students Measure Up?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars 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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Practice Using a Ruler

For Students 2nd - 3rd
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.
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Measuring for Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd
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...