First graders explore watermelons and collect and sort their seeds. In this watermelons lesson plan, 1st graders read the story Down By The Bay and then weigh, measure, collect seeds, sort, and eat their watermelon.

Young scholars observe liquids in different containers and then explore the concept that liquids have level surfaces. They identify those who are not at the center to reinforce the concept of liquid levels with a representational puzzle...

Sixth graders explore the uses of a trundle wheel. In this units of measurement lesson, 6th graders use trundle wheels to measure distances.

Students observe, measure, and graph a model of slow down slope movement representing soil creep. This task assesses students' abilities to collect, record, and organize data, set up graph axes, plot data points, draw line graphs, apply...

Learners convert U.S. customary measurements into larger or smaller units with the help of conversion charts. They are explained that they are going to use conversion charts in problem solving situations. Pupils use a calculator to...

Twelfth graders examine different dimensions and units which go with a particular dimension. They explore the concept of linear measurement versus area. Students estimate area of 3-D objects. They practice converting from one unit of...

Young scholars investigate the causes and effects of earthquakes and investigate their magnitude. In this  earthquakes instructional activity, students study the Richter Scale and measure it as it relates to the energy released by...

Third graders measure their feet and their parents' feet, record data on computer-generated graphs, and calculate and record mean, median, and mode.

Students identify how tall a tree is. In this measurement lesson plan, students use "luminometers" to measure a tree and complete a data sheet.

Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this activity on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...

In this pounds and ounces worksheet, learners estimate the weights of 4 common objects. Students then weigh each object on a balance scale and record the weights.

Fourth graders explore weight in pounds. In this measurement instructional activity, students estimate the weight of teacher-provided objects, measure the actual weight of the objects using scales, and discuss food products sold by the...

Pupils study proportions. In this mathematics instructional activity, students measure their body length, head length, and ratio of their body, write their findings on a group chart, and discuss how a person's head size or arm span are...

Learners list ingredients, utenstils, and steps in basic chocolate chip recipe. They evaluate the correctness of each list using copy of recipe, measure all liquid and dry ingredients, read recipe and follow steps to make cookies.

Students explore how ice cream is made in a factory and at home. They help make ice cream in the classroom. They measure out the ingredients. Students share the ice cream when it is done.

Students observe peanuts. In this observation lesson, students get a peanut and write down the distinguishable characteristics. They weigh and measure their peanut, then try to identify it when it is put in a group with the rest of the...

Students practice estimating distances by analyzing a map. For this length measurement lesson, students view a map with a distance key and use their measurement skills to estimate the distance between two cities. Students utilize an...

Students measure shadows to learn about the Sun-Earth relationship. In this astronomy lesson, students create a shadow stick of a Pokemon character and record measurements of its shadow in a data chart. Follow-up discussions guide...

Students measure different parts of the human body. In this measurement lesson, students work in pairs to take measurements of human measurements which include: arm span, height, foot length, and wrist to longest finger. They also...

Middle schoolers examine the growth of marigolds in a greenhouse environment. They chart data in spreadsheets showing plant growth over time and under a number of conditions. They record measures of plant height and greenhouse temperature.

Young scholars 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. Young scholars discuss wind and wind speed. Students collect...

Students use bathroom scales, rulers and boards to explore how to measure their own center of gravity.

Students measure and record weights and heights and compare to others in the class as they find out more about their bodies.

Third graders use the appropriate units of measure when given a list of items to estimate and measure. They work in cooperative groups to locate, estimate, and measure given items using the correct unit of measurement.