Students explore measurements by analyzing geometric shapes. In this surface area lesson, students identify the terms volume, weight, perimeter and area in order to find the requested measurements of specific polygons. Students utilize...

Students measure planes and solids. In this geometry lesson, students find the area and perimeter of different polygons.They complete a word puzzle to review their vocabulary words.

Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..

Young scholars view a video and discuss different kinds of feet found in the animal kingdom. They make prints using paint, rubber stamps and their own feet and then measure and compare the tracks.

In this arcs and chords worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 different problems related to determining the arcs and chords of various circles. First, they define the 3 theorems that state the relationships between arcs, chords, and diameters....

Students experience life as an interior designer. In this math lesson plan, students calculate area and perimeter in inches as they use problem solving skills to design a room.

Twelfth graders apply perimeter measurement to items found in newspapers and calculate the cost in terms of feet or yards. They share answers and explanations with classmates.

Students construct a paper structure that supports a standard hard cover textbook at least 12 inches above a flat sturdy surface for a minimum of 30 seconds. They explain what a blueprint is. Students build the structure entirely out of...

Students plot the positions of the planet Jupiter while predicting what the configuration system looks like from Earth. In this configuration of satellites lesson, students photograph Jupiter and its moons to record the motions of...

In this perimeter worksheet, students complete a set of 10 short word problems that define certain measurements and ask for perimeter. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

Students measure the circumference of a cylinder. In this cylinder lesson plan, students use round container lids and flexible rectangles to measure the circumference of the cylinder. They put the shapes together to make their own...

In this math review activity, 3rd graders respond to 14 questions that serve as a review of measurement, patterns, number sense, properties, story problems, and computation.

Students explore and measure the rate of spherical objects rolling down a ramp. They discuss why different ramps work better than others, and practice procedures for testing designs and recording results.

For this math worksheet, students add mixed and whole numbers in 4 problems. They solve 4 short word problems that include mixed numbers based on measurements.

In this classifying triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 different problems related to the classification of triangles either by their angles or by their sides. First, they use a protractor and a ruler to draw triangles using the...

Young scholars use estimation and measurement skills to make predictions and solve problems about length. They also analyze data presented to calculate ratios and percents.

For this measurement worksheet, students use a ruler to measure two paths that are not straight. Students answer 3 questions about their results.

Fifth graders build models. In this measurement lesson, 5th graders build paper models to represent square centimeters, square inches, square feet, cubic centimeters, cubic inches, cubic feet, and perimeter.

Students use their hands, feet, computer, and rulers to measure the perimeter of objects. In this measurement lesson plan, students measure objects around the room and computer generated shapes.

In this literature and science worksheet, learners listen to a family member as they read "Bear Shadow." They conduct experiments that with light, shadows, and measuring tools before recording the date they did the experiment. They...

First graders explore number sense by participating in a measurement estimation activity. In this weight lesson, 1st graders discuss the differences between measurement units, both English and Metric. Students examine a loaf of bread to...

Young scholars explore baseball. This is a cross-curricular plan that includes math, history, and agriculture. Pupils use their five senses to observe the materials a baseball is made from and identify the agricultural products used. In...

Students explore estimation. They estimate distance, weight, temperature and elapsed time. Students record their estimates and justify their estimations wtih a written response. After estimating, students take the actual measurements of...

Second graders work with liters and milliliters for measurement.