CK-12 Foundation
Galvanometer
In 1820, Hans Christian Orstead discovered the link between electricity and magnetism, which allows us to measure current and voltage. The simulation allows scholars to observe the inner workings of an ammeter and voltmeter as they...
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The Number-Volume Relationship
How much does the amount of gas in a sample affect its volume? Young chemists observe the number-volume relationship present in the gas laws through a colorful interactive. A handy meter records the volume as users observe a varying...
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How Far Can a Frog Jump?
Fourth graders are introduced to how to take measurements in the metric system. After defining new vocabulary, they read a story by Mark Twain about jumping frogs. In groups, they simulate a frog jumping contest in which they made...
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Design a Track
Pupils investigate track and field dimensions, measure an actual track, and construct a scale model. The use of a meter stick, dimensional analysis, and the application of the distributive property to variables forms the main focus of...
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Perplexing Perimeters
In the process of constructing their own "rulers" Students develop a sense of the size of a centimeter and meter. Students select the appropriate "ruler" for the tasks. Finally, 3rd graders calculate the perimeter of objects using...
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Measuring Work
Young scholars explore what work is, measure work done in moving an object, and tell how energy is related to work in both machines and the human body. In this measuring work lesson plan, students walk up a flight of stairs, measure the...
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Metric Measurement
In this metric conversions worksheet, students convert units of measure to each other with meters, kilometers, grams, and more. Students complete 12 problems.
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What units and concepts do we use to measure rice?
Fifth graders look at different ways to measure rice. In this rice measurement lesson, 5th graders see the metric and customary measurements. They discuss how rice is measured by length, area of the field, weight, volume and yield.
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Inch by Inch and Centimeter by Centimeter Extravaganza
Students use both standard and metric measurement. They compare and contrast standard to non-standard units of measurement.
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Eggs Over Easy
In this science project worksheet, students construct a container that will prevent an egg from breaking as it is dropped from a spot selected onto a target. Then they score each by measuring the distance between the furthest edge of the...
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Measuring Wind Speed
Students study wind speed and collect wind speed data. In this wind speed lesson, students visit a website to learn about the local wind speed forecast for their week. Students discuss wind and wind speed. Students collect wind speed...
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Art and the Golden Ration
Students manipulate several metric measuring devices to become competent in their use. Students work cooperatively to complete a worksheet based on the Golden Ration. Students observe example of sculptures from different cultures and...
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Metric Conversions
In this metric conversion learning exercise, students convert measurements within the metric system. They determine the proper procedure, multiplication or division, prior to converting. This two-page learning exercise contains 11 problems.
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A Metre
In this measurement worksheet, students use a tape measure or a ruler to measure items in the classroom to find those that are greater than 100 cm and less than 100 cm.
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Triple Meter
Students chant "Mabel, Mabel, Set the Table" in beats grouped in 4's using a percussive pattern. They repeat using 3's. Students sing a song in 4's and in 3's. they move to recorded music to practice threes. Students create Orff...
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Chapter 16 Review- General Science
In this review of general science worksheet, students classify examples of matter as mixtures or substances, homogeneous or heterogeneous mixtures, or elements or compounds. Students also convert several examples using the standard...
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Measurement: Volume
Sixth graders determine how to find the volume of a box. In this volume lesson, 6th graders participate in a lesson in which the teacher uses the associated study guide to explain how to find the volume of a cubic figure. They use boxes...
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Coastal Threat: A Story in Unit Conversions
Students convert measurements from one unit to another. In this math lesson, students study the environmental consequences of oil spills. They replicate an oil spill event by modeling and scaling.
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Unit Conversions
In this unit conversions worksheet, students convert units such as kilometers, meters, centimeters, feet, hours, and minutes. Students complete 22 problems.
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Unit Conversions
Eighth graders identify the different types of measurements and the instruments used to measure each type. After taking notes, they complete a bubble chart to examine the conversion between the units. To end the lesson, they practice...
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A Metre
In this metric measurement worksheet, students write down 5 things which are longer than a meter (100 cm) and 2 things which are less than one metre long.
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Using Standard Units
In this standard units worksheet, students problem solve 11 questions by answering with 1 of the following standard units: meters, centimeters, millimeters, grams, kilometers and/or kilograms.
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The Way Science Works
In this science experiments and measurements worksheet, students answer 6 questions about experimenting, SI units, and conversions. They convert 6 measurements from one metric unit to another.
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Mapping a Temperature Field
Students measure and graph temperatures. In this temperature field lesson students use a map to measure and plot field values and construct isolines and interpret the results.