Activity
PBS

Terrific Trees

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Engage in a shady activity to practice measurement techniques. Classes venture outside to collect measurements of various trees, using different strategies to measure the height, trunk circumference, width, and crown size. Then they...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Fraction Rounding to the Nearest Half: Beaker Math

For Students 6th Standards
Rounding fractions is the focus of a six-question interactive designed to boost concept proficiency. A measured beaker's water level increases and decreases as mathematicians move the tool to represent specific fractions. Questions...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

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.
Worksheet
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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.
Lesson Plan
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Measuring to the Nearest Half-Inch

For Teachers 4th
In this measuring to the nearest half-inch worksheet, 4th graders solve 4 problems about measuring pictures on the page and common objects, then write the data in a chart.
Worksheet
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Measure to the Nearest Half Inch

For Students 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders measure to the nearest half inch. Students measure 4 objects, draw 3 lines, complete 1 greater than and less than problem, and 1 short answer question all pertaining to measurement.
Worksheet
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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. 
Worksheet
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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.
Lesson Plan
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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...
Lesson Plan
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Introduction to Measuring Length in Customary Units

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore customary units of measurement. Students use yardsticks, rulers, and adding machine paper to measure specific units as directed by the teacher. Through completing this hands-on activity, they actively investigate units...
Worksheet
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Error in Measurement

For Students 7th - 8th
In this measurement activity, learners use a measuring tape to measure suggested items located in the classroom, such a table or desk. Students measure to the nearest 1/16th of an inch. They calculate the surface area of each item. ...
Worksheet
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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.
Interactive
Curated OER

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.
Worksheet
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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...
Worksheet
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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.
Lesson Plan
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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.
Lesson Plan
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Measure Me!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use nonstandard concrete methods to estimate and record measurements of their body.
Lesson Plan
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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...
Worksheet
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Customary Units Of Length 1

For Students 4th - 8th
In this customary units of length worksheet, students draw five lines with different lengths, measure five lines to the nearest half inch and estimate the length of five widths.
Lesson Plan
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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...
Lesson Plan
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Henry's Freedom Box

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a shipping box from a cardboard material. In this measuring lesson, 3rd graders read the book Henry's Freedom Box and discuss the main idea. In the story a slave ships himself to freedom and the students measure and...
Worksheet
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Measuring Lines to Inch and Centimeter

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students practice using metric and standard rulers. Kids measure 10 lines in both centimeters and inches. Students write the answers on the lines.
Worksheet
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Measuring

For Students 4th - 5th
For this math worksheet, students solve the ten problems that have them measure ten lines with the units of inches. The answers are on page 2.