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Quarts and Gallons
In this capacity measurements worksheet, students study the illustrated images for quarts and gallons. Students circle the set which holds more for the 7 problems.
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Quarts and Gallons
In this capacity measurements worksheet, students study the illustrated images for the quarts and gallons. Students circle the set that holds less for the 7 problems.
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Lung Limit
Learners determine their lung capacity by completing a science experiment with a bottle of water. In this lung science lesson, students discuss the lungs' purpose. Learners complete an experiment to determine their lung capacity using a...
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Pints, Quarts, and Gallons
In this capacity measurements worksheet, students study the illustrated images of the pints, quarts, and gallons. Students circle the set that holds less for the 7 problems.
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Quarts and Gallons
In this measurements worksheet, students compare the measurement illustrations of quarts and gallons in the 7 problems. Students circle the set that holds less.
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Peak Flow Meter Exercise
Young scholars investigate the concept of lung capacity. They use flow meters to measure the maximum capacity of themselves and others. The data is collected in order to make some conclusions concerning the mean of individual lung...
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Mother May I?
Third graders measure distance using nonstandard units of measure. In this measurement lesson, 3rd graders measure a given distance through the use of the game "Mother May I?" Student gather and compare data on how many "giant steps" and...
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Measuring Angles
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 Gingerbread Man
In this unit students use the traditional tale of the gingerbread man as a context for ordering and comparing lengths. They compare the length of two objects directly, order three or more objects by length and select objects that are...
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Guess Your Best
Students discuss situations when it is useful to know exact weight of object as opposed to estimated weight, estimate weight of various items, weigh them on scale using ounces and pounds, and compare their weights on Guess Your Best...
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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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Estimate Amount
In this estimating the total amount worksheet, students observe a page of apples in groups of two and estimate whether there are twenty-five or eighty apples. Students choose one multiple choice answer.
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Volume: How Full Can You Go?
In this volume: how full can you go worksheet, students interactively answer 10 multiple choice questions about volume in both metric and standard measure, then click to check their answers.
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Volume of Regular and Irregular Objects
Fifth graders examine patterns and relate to equations to solve math problems. In this patterns lesson, 5th graders diagram, graph, use models and use tables to solve equations for real world problems.
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Water Monitoring Vocabulary
As the title implies, this is a list of vocabulary terms relating to water monitoring. If your ecology class is learning about how to test water quality, this will be an appropriate reference sheet for them. As a bonus, if you live in...
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What is your lung?s capacity?
Students observe and determine what their lung capcity is. They fill a two-liter bottle completely with water and place the cap back on. Students fill a dishpan half full of water. They place the cap-end of the bottle into the water in...
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Black Bayou Lake Measures Up
Students, in groups, estimate measurments and then select the tools needed and measure various items at Black Bayou Lake refuge.
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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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Convert A Larger Metric Unit to a Smaller One
In this metric conversion instructional activity, students solve 12 problems in which larger units are converted to smaller units. Included are conversions of weight, distance and capacity. There are no hints or examples.
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Ammonium Nitrate - Heat of Solution
Students quantify the relationship between temperature, energy and heat
and define an endothermic reaction. They measure the energy change caused by dissolving one mole of ammonium nitrate in water.
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Relative Humidity of Your School
Students predict the location where the relative humidity the highest and lowest in and around their school. They use a sling psychrometer to measure the relative humidity of the various locations.
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Estimating Volumes Of Household Containers
Students engage in a the estimation of volume for household containers and focus upon the usage of the metric system. They practice identifying the shapes that seem familiar and match shapes with quantities. Students interact with others...
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Using CM and MM
For this measuring lines worksheet, students measure 6 lines and write the answers in centimeters and millimeters. Students measure 10 other listed objects and give their answers in large and small units.