Lesson Plan
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Measuring Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Mixed numbers can be added conceptually, algorithmically, and physically. Have the class visualize mixed numbers by adding fraction bars together. They then discover the algorithmic process that simplifies adding mixed numbers. Finally,...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Are These Right?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Is that a right triangle or a wrong triangle? Young mathematicians look at eleven different shapes and use a measuring tool of their choice to determine which triangles have right angles. Consider cutting out sets of the shapes to...
Interactive
Curated OER

Measuring Angles - Pretest Questions

For Students 4th - 6th
Upper graders solve ten multiple choice problems about angles and measuring angles.
Lesson Plan
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The Ruler: The King of Measurement

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover that the ruler is an important source of measurement. In this measurement concepts lesson, 1st graders discuss the function of rulers and practice measuring and recording sizes of objects. They learn a song to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measuring Fun

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice measuring. In this measuring lesson, 1st graders read the story How Big Is a Foot? by Rolf Myller. They measure a partner using standard (ruler) and nonstandard (feet) units.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Measurement: Inches

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this measurement worksheet, students review the definition of an inch and use a ruler to measure the 7 objects to the nearest inch.
Lesson Plan
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Mavericks and Measurement

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the measurement formulas for area and perimeter in real-life situations. In this area and perimeter lesson plan, students design a bed and arrange furniture in a hotel room using area and perimeter formulas for a 7 1/2...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Measurements

For Students 4th - 8th
In this measurement activity, students measure the length and height of shapes given to them. Students measure a rectangle, triangle, and circle.
Lesson Plan
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Measuring and Comparing Length

For Teachers 1st
First graders use rulers to measure in both standard notation and centimeters. In this measuring lesson, 1st graders discuss the importance of a measuring standard. Students measure in inches and centimeters. Students compare inches to...
Worksheet
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Length Measurement Practice

For Students 7th - 9th
In this length measurement worksheet, students are given 18 diagrams of rulers with lines drawn on each. Students indicate the measurement in centimeters. They also draw 20 given measurements on diagrams of rulers.
PPT
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Common Abbreviations in Measurement

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
This measurement PowerPoint introduces the abbreviations in measurement. Each slide contains several clues and an abbreviation of a unit of measurement. Students identify the correct unit of measurement by considering the given clues....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Coordinates (2)

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this mathematical worksheet, students practice plotting the points on a grid using eight different sets of coordinates with a ruler to make eight separate shapes.
Lesson Plan
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All About Measuring with the Metric System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the metric system through video clips and Internet activities. In this measurements lesson, students practice using the units of measure for the metric system and compare them to the less popular English system....
Lesson Plan
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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...
Lesson Plan
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Industrial Measurement: Using Micrometers in the Workplace

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students accurately measure several common objects for thickness using micrometer calipers. They work individually to analyze whether given objects would meet the correct specifications required for a particular manufactured product.
Lesson Plan
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Industrial Measurement: Using Calipers to Assess Acceptable Dimensions

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students accurately measure several dimensions of common objects using calipers. They determine whether a manufactured product meets correct specifications for length, width, height, depth and diameter.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparing and Measuring Lines

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this comparing and measuring lines worksheet, students solve 4 problems in which 3 similar lines are measured and the result recorded in centimeters. Students tell which of the 3 lines is longest.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measuring Pots

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students use an activity sheet to construct analogies about possible function of ancient or historic ceramics and compute circumference from a section of a circle as they study measuring pots.
Lesson Plan
Rainforest Alliance

Trees and Carbon

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
You'll find everything but the kitchen sink here ... or just a carbon sink. In the activity, pairs or groups of middle school learners go outside and measure a tree's circumference and height to estimate its carbon storage potential and...
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What is a Nanometer?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Teams learn about the size of a nanometer by measuring objects and converting those measurements. A worksheet then tests the groups' abilities to use nanometers by having them determine the size of objects that are too small to...
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Which is Bigger?

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
To take the longest path, go around—or was that go over? Class members measure scale drawings of a cylindrical vase to find the height and diameter. They calculate the actual height and circumference and determine which is larger.  
Lesson Plan
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Measuring With a Ruler

For Teachers 2nd
In this home school support worksheet, 2nd graders review the process of measuring with a six inch ruler with a home support person. They practice by measuring small items around the house to the nearest inch.
Worksheet
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Measuring Length

For Students 5th - 6th
In this measuring length learning exercise, 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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Measuring in Inches

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover that there are two types of standard measurement using a ruler: centimeters and inches. They use the inches side to measure pipe cleaner "worms"; straigthening them out and laying them on the end of the ruler with...

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