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Partial Products
Third graders study partial-products algorithms. In this math lesson, 3rd graders use an algorithm to find the product of factors. Students discuss the relationships between multiplication and division.
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Pirate Plays
Students performing a scene about pirates and spend time making a measuring meters incorporating the main character, Captain Blood to add interest. They use meter sticks measuring items from the play and record their answers in meters.
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Geometry in Nature
Students examine how the circumference, diameter, and the relationship of Pi of a circle are related. They count the summer rings of a tree to determine its growth.
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Shape Matters More!
Learners investigate shapes as the area changes while the perimeter remains the same. Students demonstrate the shape/perimeter/area relationship using simulations and physical models.
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Scale Matters
Third graders study the meaning of the digits an any whole numbers with up to 3 decimal places. They order decimals with up to 3 decimal places and perform measuring tasks, using a range of units and scales.
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Cool Times with Heat
Young scholars work with thermometers to complete problems about temperature. They investigate cooling patterns, how location affects temperature, and what happens when water having different temperature is mixed. They measure...
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Density
Students observe a demonstration of regular soda versus diet soda. In this exploring density instructional activity students complete a lab on density and present a PowerPoint presentations of their results.
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Smarties Investigation
In this math worksheet, students participate in an investigation of Smarties candy. For example, students estimate how many candies they have in each color, count the actual number, and record the information in a tally chart.
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Literal Equations
Students explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations lesson, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity worksheets.
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How Long is a Slinky?
Students take part in a variety of measurement tasks. Students measure the length of a slinky. Students work out how many slices of tomato will fit around the edge of a pizza. Students measure the label from a can accurately.
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Estimating and Measuring Length in Metric Units
In this metric measurement worksheet, students estimate lengths of items in centimeters, then use rulers to check estimates.
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Metric Conversions
Students translate a mathematical idea from one form to another. They compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system.
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Metric Conversions
Students practice the fundamentals of converting metric measurements. They translate a mathematical idea from one form to another and compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system. Students...
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Paper Packaging Design
Students create packages with a maximum capacity. In this geometry lesson ,students estimate using whole numbers, decimals and fractions. They calculate length, weight and mass of packaging.
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Customary Measurement Conversions
Fifth graders discover in hands-on activities the relationships between the measures. They work in groups to create conversion tables using familiar measuring tools. Students solve problems requiring conversions.
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Ecology: Factors Influencing Animal Populations
Young scholars assess the factors affecting animal populations. Working in groups they define specific vocabulary terms and complete several activities from "Project Wild."
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Marshland Wonders
Students review the characteristics of wetlands and list their benefits. After viewing short videos, they identify the organims that make their home in wetlands and how they have adapted. They compare and contrast the characteristics...
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Heat Unit
Students define thermal equilibrium. They distinguish between internal energy and heat. Students describe how the quantity of heat that enters or leaves a substance is measured.
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Chemistry II Enthalpy Worksheet
For this enthalpy equation worksheet, students are given 3 examples of chemical reactions. Students then respond to 4 practice problems and 1 challenge problem in regard to heat and energy change and release.
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Calorimetry Worksheet
In this chemistry worksheet, students answer the essay questions while focusing on the concept of measuring calories and there is a variety of types of problems.
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Leaping Lemurs! How far can you jump?
Students watch a segment of the PBS video which show the lemurs' ability to jump. In pairs, students collect measurement data involving each other's length of a standard step, a standing broad jump, and a long jump. They record their...
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Place Value: Metric System
For this metric system worksheet, students read about metric and place value relationships, examine some sample problems, and then complete 5 conversion charts.
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Mapping Possible Solutions
Fourth graders propose possible sites for the heart of Florida state capital by mapping collected data onto a Florida state map and recording data in a Travel Log.
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Cheerios- Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
Second graders measure surface area and perimeter using estimation. They complete a variety of measurement activities using Cheerios breakfast cereal.