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Measurement
Students investigate non-standard linear measurement. In this cross curriculum measurement lesson plan, students listen to the book Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy, and identify pages in which non-standard measurement is used. Students...
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Makeshift Measuring Tools
Fifth graders practice measuring items with unique tools. For this length lesson, 5th graders examine several household items and must decide if they want to use a pencil width, piece of paper, or their thumb to measure the item....
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The Amazing Inch and Measuring Up!
Fifth graders study the metric and customary systems of measuring length with rulers, meter / yardsticks, and tape measures. They determine area of polygons and surface area and volume of three-dimensional shapes. They list as many...
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Measurement - What is it?
Students work in groups to make accurate measurements. In this area and perimeter measurement lesson, the student groups determine what they will measure and what tools they will need, then find the accurate measurement or area,...
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Lesson Design Archaeology- Measuring Distance
Students measure and write specific metric distances. In this archaeology activity, students are given specific artifact locations on a map and measure the distance using millimeters.
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Let's Measure
Students measure shells using 3 different methods. In this measurement lesson, students work in two groups to measure the length of a shell using two different units of measure. The groups compare their results, measure the shell again...
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Measuring Scavenger Hunt
Learners participate in a measuring scavenger hunt. Students choose items around the room to estimate and measure. Learners try measuring with their hands and compare with other students who did the same. Learners discuss why their...
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Measure for Munchies
Fourth graders are introduced to the various types of measurements. Using a recipe, they practice measuring out the correct amount of ingredients while making the food. They also practice using a scale and following the directions on a...
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Measuring the Earth
High schoolers use principles of geometry to measure the circumference of the Earth. In this applied geometry lesson plan, students use mathematics to determine scientific information. They make measurements, calculate the central angle,...
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Measuring for Cookies
Students explore the concept of baking cookies. For this baking cookies lesson, students work in groups to correctly make a batch of cookies. Students must convert measurements in order to determine the correct amount of ingredients...
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Measurement
Learners measure angles, perimeter, area and volume. In this geometry lesson, students define different ways to measure and solve for the perimeter, area and volume of geometric shapes. They analyze and process information to help them...
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Liquid Measurements
Students explore the concept of liquid measurements. In this liquid measurement lesson, students convert liquid measurements from cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
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Measuring a Mummy Case
Students calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.
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Measurement Crafts- Cereal Hands and Feet
Students identify nonstandard units of measurement and investigate area of objects. In this geometry lesson, students trace their hands and glue cereal pieces to the print to find the area.
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Nonstandard Measurement
Students find a partner with the same finger, arm and foot span as they have. In this nonstandard measurement lesson, students compare the length of their index finger, arm and feet. Students who don't match anyone find the closest...
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Is That Measurement Stuff For Real, Life?
Fifth and sixth graders engage in a series of activities which show them the importance of using different types of measurement strategies. One of the primary goals of the instructional activity is to show learners that measurement is...
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Measuring Matter
Explore various types of measurement with fourth graders. They will practice using balance pans to measure the weight of a coin and a graduated cylinder to determine the displacement volume for a bolt. The metric system will be the focus...
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Measuring the Interplanetary Magnetic Field
Scientists need to figure out how to measure interplanetary magnetic fields, but the magnetic field of the spacecraft is interfering with their readings. Scholars attempt to solve the problem that has perplexed NASA scientists for years.
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MEASURING THE DENSITY OF WATER
Students perform an experiment to measure the density of tap water vs. salt water.
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The Circle's Measure
Listen to the story "Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi" and solve the riddle and to save Sir Cumference from the knights. Your students will love mixing an activity with story and will practice their measuring skills while completing...
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Measuring and Protecting Skin
Several subjects are addressed within the context of a science lesson about the sun's ultraviolet rays. Elementary earth scientists consider protection of the skin with sunscreens (health), estimating and measuring surface area or an...
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How To Measure Time
Young scholars practice telling time on an analog clock. In this time measurement instructional activity, students use individual analog clocks to identify the hour and minute hand. Young scholars identify how to tell time by moving the...
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Measuring Beads
Students compare the weight of the students's favorite soft toys directly and then indirectly using beads.
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Seam Allowances and Reading Measuring Tapes
Homemade clothes are so fun to wear, and they are also fun to make! Have young tailors sew seam allowances using a measuring tape to the nearest 1/8th inch. The lesson includes three related docs and includes those all-important...
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