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Curated OER

Coefficient of Restitution

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students investigate variables that influence the bouncing of balls.  In this exploratory lesson students observe how the manipulated and control variable are correlated by graphing the data.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Undiscovered Planet

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students find a planetary object using star fields.  In this investigative lesson students determine the distance to an object using trigonometric parallax. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Home on the Range

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use maps and mathematics to determine the appropriate panther population in a given area. In this Florida ecology lesson, students research the area requirements of male and female panther and use a map to help calculate...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Our Solar System to Scale

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate the diameter of planets and their relative distances.  In this space science instructional activity, students discover how small or big the planets are in comparison to each other. Students use cross multiplying...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pipeline to the Coral Reefs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the relationship of density to stratification. In this marine science lesson, students create a model of upwelling events using cold and warm water. They discuss how water phenomena affect coral reefs.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discovering Pi

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced and experiment with the concept of pi. Using this information, they discover the relationship between the circumference and diameter of circles. In groups, they practice measuring the circumference of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Is It Alive?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders define the boundaries of living organisms. They determine what makes something a living organism and identify factors that constitute "living." Pupils write a conclusion about the evidence they found that yeast is alive...
Worksheet
Curated OER

STEREO Watches the Sun Kick up a Storm!

For Students Higher Ed
In this solar storm activity, students use images of a solar tsunami to determine the size and speed of the wave. This activity has 5 problems to solve.
Handout
The Math League

The Math League: Metric Units and Measurement

For Students 3rd - 8th
This metric system tutorial is compared to the U.S. standard system so that students can comprehend the measurement of length, volume, mass and the like.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Measurement: Appropriate Tools for Metric Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose appropriate tools and metric units for given items and measurement situations.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Measurement: Appropriate Tools for Metric Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose appropriate metric measurement tools when finding various lengths.
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Middle School Science

Middle School science.com: Smile Metric Style Lesson

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
In this lesson plan site, students will learn how to use a metric ruler to measure length, accurately read and record measurements taken in centimeters and millimeters, and collect and analyze data using a stem and leaf.
Interactive
Other

Spears Technologies, Inc.: The Ruler Game

For Students 3rd - 6th
Play this game to learn to read the ruler.
Interactive
Fun Brain

Fun Brain: Measurement Game

For Students 1st - 5th Standards
This interactive activity gives young students practice measuring lines with a ruler using centimeters.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Strolling With My Gnomies, a Measuring Game

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Decide whether you want to measure in Standard or metric and at what level (i.e. inch, half inch or centimeter, millimeter) and begin practice. Computer will generate a line above the ruler and the player enters the length and checks for...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Measuring Devices

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to use scientific measuring devices (metric ruler, triple beam balance, graduated cylinder).
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Measuring Devices

For Students 7th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will understand how to take scientific measurements with a metric ruler, a triple beam balance, and a graduated cylinder.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Measuring Devices

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to use scientific measuring devices (metric ruler, triple beam balance, graduated cylinder).
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Measuring Length in Meters

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a ruler to measure an object in meters. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student comprehension of the...
Interactive
Fun Brain

Fun Brain: Measure It! (Measuring Lengths Game)

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Practice using metric rulers and rulers with inches. Includes helpful feedback when questions are answered incorrectly.
Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Activity: Identifying a Solid Using Density

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will measure the length, diameter, and mass of twelve cylinders made of the same element. The first set of measurements are made with a standard metric ruler and 0.1g balance. The measurements are then repeated using a Vernier...
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Math Aids

Math Aids: Measurement Worksheets

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Great resource to practice and strengthen math skills pertaining to measurement. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.

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