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Solar System Scale Model Demonstration

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore outer space and decorate your classroom with an astronomy project. Learners create a visual model with the creation of a scaled solar system using different sized balls.
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Shadow Chasing

For Teachers 4th
The students compare themselves and their shadows to various objects big and small. Students use their data to set up proportions to solve.
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Mass vs. Weight

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students make generalizations about weight and mass by engaging in two hands-on experiments. In this weight and mass lesson, students weigh both an empty beaker and beakers with various amounts of weight inside of them in order to find...
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Metric2 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math instructional activity, students look for the words that are related to the mastering of using the metric system of measurement.
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Metrics1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, learners look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Decimals, Meters, Centimeters: Taking It Further

For Students 6th - 7th
In this decimal, meter and centimeter worksheet, students analyze units of measurement and rank them in order from smallest to largest. For the hands-on learner, students may cut out the number cards, move them around, and then place...
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Decimals, Meters, Centimeters: Worksheet 7

For Students 6th
In this meters activity, 6th graders compare units of measure written in centimeters and meters. For the kinesthetic learner, students may cut out the twelve numbers. Students match centimeter units to an equivalent meter unit. There...
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Matter

For Students 7th - 10th
In this matter worksheet, students unscramble 11 terms associated with the different forms of matter and how matter is measured.
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Aerodynamics And Me

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders design, construct, refine, and test cars that they build on the computer screen. They find the density of several objects using the techniques used to find volume. They measure various common objects to become more...
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Using Math to Build a Swimming Pool

For Students 6th
In this calculating dimensions of a swimming pool worksheet, 6th graders solve the areas, the five depths, the volume, the square meters of tiles, the cost of the tiles, and convert the measurements from standard to metric. Students...
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SI Units

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this SI units instructional activity, students solve 6 problems including converting from one unit of measurement in the metric system to another, estimating the mass of objects, and using the density of a metal to find its volume...
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Area of a Square

For Students 6th
In this geometry worksheet, 6th graders find the area of four squares with given measurements. Students use metric units to calculate the area of each given square.
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List 2 Word Search Puzzle

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mathematics terminology worksheet, students identify and locate various words related to mathematics and measurement. There are eight words to locate in the puzzle.
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Measuring Angles

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders describe an amount of turn from a particular position to another using the 'circular' benchmarks of 0, ++, ++, ++, and full turn. Estimation language such as 'just about', 'between', 'not quite', 'just over', and similar...
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The Shadow Knows - Measuring A Telephone Pole

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders attempt to determine the height of a telephone pole or tree without climbing to the top.
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Reversals with Multiplication and Division

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this mathematics worksheet, students read the table that shows the answer to the cost per kilogram when 3.678 kg of a product costs $14.89 rounded to the nearest cent. They complete the table and round where necessary for each problem.
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, learners look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area, Circumference, Perimeter

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve area problems.  In this area, circumference, and perimeter lesson, students solve area and perimeter problems using standard and metric units of measure.  They identify the best customary unit of measure for a...
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What Can You Learn From A Mealworm?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers collect data from mealworms. In this science and math lesson plan, students gain an understanding of collecting metric data using mealworms.
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What's the Matter with that Cup?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure volume, circumference, and height of fast food cups, find which one has the greatest volume, and compare/contrast those measurements to discover any correlations between them.
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Discovering Pi

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students develop a formula that describes the functional relationship of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Working with a partner, they measure the diameter and circumference of circular objects in order to discover the...
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Surface Area with Polydrons

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
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...
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The Time of Man

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars demonstrate visually Mankind's relative place on the earth's timeline. They familiarize themselves with the use of the metric system in measuring and producting a timeline.
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Living in Base Ten

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore scientific notation and the structure of the metric system.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students read How Much is a Million? by David M. Schwartz to introduce students to the need for scientific...

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