In this math vocabulary worksheet, students are exposed to math vocabulary that is appropriate for 1st graders. These are measurement and shape words. There are 31 words in this packet and there is a flashcard for each.

Students work with measurements of length, area, and volume capacity of a liquid. They watch a teacher demonstration of both English and metric units before they estimate and take actual measurements of assigned items a three different...

Students investigate one, two and three dimensional objects. In this algebra activity, students differentiate between different shapes of objects and write equations to represent each. They start with what they already know and prove...

Students analyze timber and use measuring techniques to figure board feet.  In this investigative lesson students learn why accurate measurements are important and how to convert standing timber to board feet. 

Fifth graders explore measurement. For this measurement lesson, 5th graders review fractions, simplifying and using rulers to practice measuring by inches and centimeters. Students are shown how to measure and given a...

Students simulate analyzing artifacts in archaeological lab by using real techniques that archaeologists use. Students practice measuring skills, drawing, writing, and brainstorming, and make inferences based on evidence.

Third graders create a shipping box from a cardboard material. In this measuring lesson, 3rd graders read the book Henry's Freedom Box and discuss the main idea. In the story a slave ships himself to freedom and the students measure and...

A variety of units of measurement are taught in this math activity. First, students measure objects using their hands. Then, they use a ruler to gain more precise measurements in meters and centimeters. Nice activity!

Third graders explore the concept of linear measurements and how they work. Coins are used to reinforce the process.

Students view a PowerPoint for a warm-up lesson. They practice measuring around the classroom, measuring such things as the length and width of a desk, pencil, door, and book. Students use a website to practice measuring angles.

In this astronomy worksheet, students participate in an activity using the parallax effect to measure star distances. They record their information in a data table then complete 5 fill in the blank conclusion questions.

Third graders study the human body. In this health lesson, 3rd graders discuss that everyone's body is growing, measure body parts using a tape measure, and color the body worksheet.

Young scholars investigate shapes and sizes by creating a riddle.  In this geometry instructional activity, students read one of two books and investigate facts about an object's size.  Young scholars write a riddle using the...

For this curved lines worksheet, students measure the length and answer questions about curved lines. Students complete 6 short answer questions.

Young scholars estimate the measurement in centimeters for common classroom objects. They check their estimations, discuss the differences and write a paragraph summarizing the activity.

Students calculate measurements using different units and fractions. In this algebra instructional activity, students measure the path that a robot drives. They use a piece of sting to do their measurement and calculate the circumference...

Fifth graders design their own house, while also using problem-solving skills involving perimeter and area. They exchange houses with a partner and find the perimeter and area of the window, doors, and front side of the house.

Tenth graders identidy and define various geometry terms, Students create exact replicas of a shape that is either smaller or larger than the original shape. Students prove that their entire shapes are larger or smaller in the same...

Students explore geometry by participating in a measurement activity. In this human anatomy lesson, students identify the appropriate methods to measure human body parts and do so in class. Students create a bar graph from their class...

In this measuring and comparing lines worksheet, learners measure lines in centimeters and write which one is longest. A website reference for additional resources is given.

In this dividing with mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this designing a periscope worksheet, students follow the directions to collect materials and make a periscope. Students answer 5 questions.

Students are introduced to rainfall measurement and develop a network of rain gauges. Students measure rainfall, plot rainfall maps and calculate total rainfall volumes during rainstorms.

Take your class out to visit your automobile and use the tires to compute the weight of the vehicle. This is done by measuring the surface of the tire meeting the ground and the air pressure. This is a fun lesson in the relationship...