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Weight Control

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the importance of a healthy diet.  In this weight control lesson students divide into groups and  develop a healthy lunch menu.
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How Do You Measure Up?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students measure their body. In this measurement lesson plan, students use a string to measure their height and the circumference of their head. They record this information on the worksheet provided and answer questions as a group. 
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Metric on the Move

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are taught that the metric system is a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter for length, the kilogram for weight, and the liter for volume. They research how to convert from imperial units of measure to the...
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Operation Spaghetti

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Find the math in recipes. Young chefs will follow a recipe and investigate the total cost for materials. They measure amounts of food necessary for the recipe and compute the per person cost.
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Measuring Pots of Gold

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Have your class practice measuring and weighing "leprechaun's gold" for St. Patrick's Day. In this measurement lesson, students work cooperatively to use scales to measure and weigh pretend gold. They use cups, tablespoons, and ounces to...
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Measuring Mass

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders engage in a lesson that is concerned with the estimate and approximation of different masses. They weigh different objects and compare the different measurements and then use a balance to compare them. Students define the...
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Understanding Weight

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this weight worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve the answers to six word problems involving weight and everyday items found around the house and the classroom.
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Measurement and Estimation

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a table in order to record estimations and measurements of objects. In this estimation and measurement lesson plan, 3rd graders estimate and measure object's lengths, area, weight, and capacity.
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Weighted Eggs

For Teachers K - 1st
Students order five weighted plastic eggs in order from lightest to heaviest.
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Comparing Weights And Volumes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils engage in a lesson that is focused upon the concept of weights and measures. They conduct experiments while classifying the quantities of different sized containers. Students compare and convert measurements like liters to...
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Measuring Body Parts

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students engage in a lesson to measure body parts. They use the measuring tape to record the data of body measurements. Students must choose the appropriate unit of measurement and compare the data for the different parts of the human body.
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Science: Gravity, Mass, and Weight

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discover the interrelationship between weight, mass, and gravity by conducting several simple experiments. After individually weighing objects, they graph the weights on worksheets. Extensions include making flip books...
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Weight No More

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students relate the concept of gravity to math. For this algebra lesson, students define scientific terminology relative to gravity, weight and centripetal force. They measure the different dimensions of a cylinder as they discuss the...
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Converting Units of Capacity, Weight, Mass, and Area

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers solve the problems using measurement conversions. They concentrate on the units used for capacity, weight, mass, and area.
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A Weigh we Go!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Here are some cross-curricular activities whil should help your kids understnad weight measurements and grammar. In this grammar and math lesson, students read the book Skittles Riddles and practice counting and balancing skittles. They...
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Pumpkin Predictions

For Teachers 4th - 7th
It's time for Halloween and math! Perfect for Fall, this simple worksheet provides a grid for young mathematicians to record their predictions about a pumpkin's height, stem length, diameter, circumference, and weight. After learners...
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Graphing the Four Forces

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using the Cartesian coordinate system, future flight experts plot points to determine whether or not an airplane will fly. With the four forces of weight, lift, drag, and thrust represented in different quadrants, your physics learners...
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The Length of My Foot

For Teachers K
Here is an excellent activity for young learners who are just beginning to explore the concept of using units to measure length. They rotate through four classroom centers in order to gain practice in utilizing this important skill.
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Metric Conversions

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students measure an assortment of items using metric measurements. In this measurement instructional activity, students measure using length, mass, and volume units of measurement. They convert between units. Students learn a mnemonic to...
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Tall Towers

For Teachers K - 2nd
Linear measurement is the focus of this math lesson. Youngsters work in groups to build towers with blocks. They build towers represented on index cards and determine how many blocks taller one tower is.
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The Physics of Flight

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Three activities allow young flight engineers to understand the 4 principles of flight (weight, lift, thrust, and drag), to construct a glider, and to create a propeller. Multicultural history and literature are integrated by reading...
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Flight Path

For Teachers K - 1st
Young mathematicians investigate that things move in a directional path. They construct a paper airplane and measure an airplane's length of flight. Everyone constructs a map with a key showing their airplane's flight path
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Measure for Measure: Weight and Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the friction of a particular sport.  In this weight and energy lesson students choose a sport and us the Internet to research it then present their findings to the class. 
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The Weight of Primates

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction skills lesson, 2nd graders solve word problems that require them to find differences and sums. This lesson features the use of a video titled "Blossom...

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