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How Far Can a Frog Jump?

For Teachers 4th
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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"How Much?" Contest - Measurement

For Teachers 4th - 5th
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...
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Measurement

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete measurement problems where they use powers of ten, read metric measurement tools, estimate measurements, and more. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders complete 10 problems.
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Measure Up!

For Teachers K - 4th
Discover ways to measure items without standard tools. In this measurements lesson, learners estimate how long certain objects are by measuring with a non-standard measuring tool. Students check their estimates with a ruler and share...
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Comparing Measurements

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use a ruler or meter stick to practice their metric unit and estimation skills by measuring everyday objects. First, students estimate the measurements of five distances as larger or smaller than a meter. Students then measure...
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Measuring Natural Objects

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students predict the measurement of objects. In this measurement lesson, students estimate the measurements of objects in a lab. Students measure irregular objects and generate scientific observations.
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Wrapped Up In A Kiss!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students use the wrapper of a Hershey's Kiss to practice estimating, predicting and measuring. They measure with centimeter rulers.
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Measurement Mania

For Teachers 1st
First graders measure 10 different objects found in the classroom, including their own hands and feet, then record their findings. This is a fun lesson for students to experience measurement using a ruler and unifix cubes.
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Measuring Length

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this measuring length worksheet, students learn to use a rule to measure distances. Students measure the lines to the nearest centimeter. Students finish by drawing lines using a ruler and the given measurements.
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Significant Figures and Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science activity, students draw several markings on a ruler or graduated cylinder or thermometer to get each of the correct measurements. Then they state what place the marking indicates and the number of significant figures in...
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Backyard Map- Measuring with Centimeters

For Students 1st
In this backyard map centimeter measurement worksheet, 1st graders cut out a centimeter ruler from the bottom of the page. They use the ruler to measure the path between objects which are pictures in the backyard map at the top of the...
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Using Centimeters to Measure the Perimeter of Triangles

For Students 2nd
In this using centimeters to measure the perimeter of triangles worksheet, 2nd graders measure 6 triangles with a centimeter ruler and write the equation used to find the perimeter.
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Comparing and Measuring Lines

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this metric measurement instructional activity, learners measure three lines in each problem and write the length in centimeters. Students then tell which is longest. There are 4 problems.
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Smile Metric Style

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students measure the length of student smiles and then record, order and graph their results.
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Scaling Down: Effects of Size on Behavior

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Two activities explore the concept of size, especially small sizes down to the nano. Scholars practice determining volume, mass, and density and calculate exponential increases and decreases. They then predict and test the effect of size...
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How Big Is Your Smile?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students 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.
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Human Fingerprints: No Two The Same

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners will be offered numerous opportunities to further enhance their observational skills as well as the integration of math with their continual exposure to the metric system, measurement, and graphing to represent their data....
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Parachutes: What Affects a Parachute

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars create a simple paper parachute. In this parachute design lesson, students examine the effects of the wind and make napkin parachutes.  
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Comparing and Measuring Lines

For Students 3rd
In this measurement activity, 3rd graders answer 4 questions in which they measure lines in centimeters to find which one is the longest. 
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Koala Lou Measurement

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this centimeter measurement worksheet, students measure the jumps of five Australian animals in the Bush Olympics. Students record the lengths in centimeters and declare a winner.
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A Metre

For Students 2nd - 3rd
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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My Metric System Smile

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this measurement worksheet, students measure their smile and the smiles of people in their group using centimeters and millimeters. Students combine their data with their classmates' data to analyze and write a brief conclusion.
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Reaction Time

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review important vocabulary to explain measures of central tendency and reaction time. In pairs, they measure reaction time of dropping and catching a ruler. Data is collected after repeated catches and information is...
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Lesson Design Archaeology- Measuring Distance

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars measure and write specific metric distances. In this archaeology lesson, students are given specific artifact locations on a map and measure the distance using millimeters.

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