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Community Building

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students build different shapes using sketches. In this geometry lesson, students explore measurements and units as they build and create models of buildings. They use SketchUp to create and manipulate shapes.
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Comparing Distances

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice estimating distances by analyzing a map. In 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...
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Boxes, Bottles, and Mugs

For Students 3rd
For this balancing a scale worksheet, 3rd graders study and analyze a set of scales and determine how many mugs would be needed to balance the last scale in each set.
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Spaced Out

For Teachers 5th - 12th
The students are able to use a formula to calculate the volume of cuboids by measuring the length of each of the three dimensions. They also investigate the relationship between milliliters and cubic centimeters.
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Wonderful Watermelons

For Teachers 1st
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.
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Water: Liquid or Solid?

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate how water can be both a liquid and a solid. They weigh popsicles and observe them as they write in their science journals. They measure the liquid as the popsicle melts and refreeze them to change them back...
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Ice Cream in a Bag!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students follow a recipe to make ice cream. For this ice cream lesson plan, students make their own ice cream by measuring out ingredients and following directions.
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Building My Dream House

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars create their dream house using a spreadsheet for measurements. In this measurements and drawings lesson plan, students apply concepts of units and conversions as they build and create different shapes. They use Google...
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Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Have your class practice finding the perimeter of several given shapes. This slide show includes a definition and example of how to find perimeter along with several practice problems for the class to solve.
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Geologic Age

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars investigate radioactivity as a tool for measuring geologic time and how geologists use this information to determine the absolute age of rocks or minerals.
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Finding Your Center of Gravity: Science, Math, Measurement, Math

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use bathroom scales, rulers and boards to explore how to measure their own center of gravity.
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Maps/ Scales and Conversions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students look for the actual values for the measurements of distance. The answers are found on page three.
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Measurement Tools

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students understand the concept of how to use different measurement tools for specific purposes. Students take pictures of various objects that can be measured using a digital camera and then making a power point presentation.
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Measuring Work

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore what work is, measure work done in moving an object, and tell how energy is related to work in both machines and the human body. In this measuring work lesson plan, students walk up a flight of stairs, measure the height...
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Measure the Angle

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students measure angles.  In this angle lesson, students draw angles.  They  use a protractor to measure angles and identify the angle as straight, right, acute, or obtuse. 
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Measuring Distance and Area in Satellite Images (College Level)

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students are able to download, install, and use Image J image analysis software to quantify change over time in satellite images. They access and download satellite images for specific locations and times. Students set a scale (spatial...
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Basic Measurement for Welding

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students accurately measure pieces of metal. After reviewing basic math principles, groups of students identify proper and safe use of measuring devices. They discuss the safety procedures for other devices in the classroom. After a...
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How Do You Measure...

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this measurement math/language worksheet, students see and study labeled picture, 5 in a vertical row. Students draw a line to match the object with the appropriate measuring tool.
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My Test Book: Capacity and Measurement

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding capacity and measurement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Basic Tree and Forest Measurements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine how trees are measured and the different methods used.  In this density lesson plan students divide into groups and practice the different methods.
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Designing Kites

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders sketch their own kites by creating a scale drawing of an original design.  For this designing kites lesson, 6th graders draw a rough sketch, then accurately draw their design on large paper with a ruler, measuring...
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How do we measure global earthquakes?

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students examine three seismograms of a recent South American earthquake recorded by USGS stations. They measure the S-P distance and use a P and S wave travel-time graph to find the epicenter distance for each seismogram. In addition,...
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Introducing Temperature Measurement

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore temperature and use Celcius thermometers to measure and graph the temperature in the classroom daily. They estimate what they think the temperature might be and then find the actual temperature in the room.
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Scaling Down the Solar System

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Learners work collaboratively to gain a better understanding of the vastness of space by scaling down the solar system. They measure by inches, gain an understanding of space, and model the distances of the planets from the sun.