Lesson Plan
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Measuring a Mummy Case

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars practice how to calculate volume using mummy cases. They measure using ancient Egyptian, U.S., and metric systems. They explore how to convert measurements into different systems, and discuss ratios.
Lesson Plan
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Studying Fossils: Dinosaur Tracks From Stride to leg Length to Speed

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore dinosaurs. Students determine the relationship between leg length, stride length, and speed in humans and bipedal dinosaurs. Students analyze collected information. Based upon the data, dinosaur tracks, and fossils,...
Worksheet
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Metric System Word Search

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept of measurement and cover the related vocabulary.
Lesson Plan
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Make a Measurement Maths Trail

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students follow a math trail that has been created by the teacher. They follow the trail and answer math questions at stations along the way. They work in small groups to devise a math trail of their own which they share with another class.
Worksheet
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Imperial Units

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this converting imperial units worksheet, students complete converting 12 metric units from imperial units to metric or vice versa.
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Thirsty for A Liter or Milliliter?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders work with liters and milliliters for measurement.
Worksheet
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Centimeters

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this early childhood units of measurements worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems pertaining to centimeters.
Lesson Plan
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Wrapped Up In A Kiss!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners use the wrapper of a Hershey's Kiss to practice estimating, predicting and measuring. They measure with centimeter rulers.
Worksheet
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Using CM and MM

For Students 4th - 5th
In this measuring lines worksheet, students measure 6 lines and write the answers in centimeters and millimeters. Students measure 10 other listed objects and give their answers in large and small units.
Lesson Plan
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Supermarket Shopping

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners participate in studying that a kilogram is a standard unit of measurement. They measure practical objects using length, mass, and capacity. They measure a number of supermarket items using units and scales.
Worksheet
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Hands On: Centimeters and Millimeters

For Students 4th - 5th
In this centimeter/millimeter learning exercise, learners estimate the length of pictures of tropical fish, then measure each to the nearest centimeter and use the measurements to solve 2 problems, then solve 2 additional problems.
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How Long Is Your Smile?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure to the nearest centimeter. They work together to create a portrait of themselves with an accurate measurement of their smile to the nearest centimeter. This is a creative way for students to explore centimeters.
Worksheet
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Eggs Over Easy

For Students 6th - 8th
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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Smile Metric Style

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore how to use a metric ruler to measure length, accurately read and record measurements taken in centimeters (cm) and millimeters (mm), and collect and analyze data using a stem and leaf.
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How Big Is Your Smile?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils measure their smile with a piece of string, which is then measured on a ruler (metric of course!). They take a piece of string and cut it to the length that matches their smile and then measure it with a ruler.
Worksheet
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Metric 1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
Worksheet
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math activity, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
Worksheet
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math instructional activity, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
Lesson Plan
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Measurement

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use arithmetic in a practical situation using time and distance. As the calculations involved in this problem involve single digit addition and multiplication it offers a good opportunity to encourage the students's use of...
Worksheet
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Finding Perimeter and Area

For Students 5th - 8th
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students are given the equations to find the perimeter and area of objects. They practice finding the perimeter by measuring the sides of given objects and adding them together. They find the area of...
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use estimation and measurement skills to make predictions and solve problems involving length.
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Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze cloud cover and to compose written conclusions to a given related scenario. They submit a letter of response and a report detailing their calculations and conclusions.
Handout
McGraw Hill

The Units of the English System

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Go from feet to inches to yards and back again with this notes and worksheet combo resource. Several pages of examples regarding unit conversion of the English system are given, followed by different pages of problems. There is a nice...
Worksheet
Lane Community College

Review Sheets: Introductory Physical Science

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
This hybrid worksheet connects mathematics to a science class. Learners practice solving problems that involve making a variety of conversions. An assortment of questions hits all the calculations needed for a middle school or beginning...