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Putting Your Best Foot Forward

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure their feet and their parents' feet, record data on computer-generated graphs, and calculate and record mean, median, and mode.
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Metric Measurements

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders convert metric units of measurement. Classmates observe the use of a mnemonic for conversions. In groups, 6th graders practice converting metric units. They use a chart to describe how to convert between metric units of...
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Mapping a Temperature Field

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners measure and graph temperatures. In this temperature field lesson students use a map to measure and plot field values and construct isolines and interpret the results.
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Foot Book Lesson Plan

For Teachers K
Students measure items using non-standard units of measure. In this measurement instructional activity, students listen to Dr. Seuss', The Foot Book, before using oak tag feet to measure items. They use a large foot and a smaller...
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U.S. Customary and Metric Conversions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students 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...
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Commutative Property

For Teachers 1st
First graders use various models to learn the Commutative Property of Addition. In this Commutative Property lesson, 1st graders use other students, counters, balances, and dominoes to apply the addition property. Students solve addition...
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Creeping

For Teachers 5th - 8th
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...
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How Much is a Pound? A Weight Lesson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore weight in pounds. In this measurement lesson, students estimate the weight of teacher-provided objects, measure the actual weight of the objects using scales, and discuss food products sold by the pound....
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"Using Manipulatives and/or Technology to Solve Math Problems" by Cooking Dinner

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore math functions by preparing a meal. In this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Young scholars utilize...
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Measurement Via Triangulation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars investigate various common terms of measurement, sort them into categories, select the uncommon terms, and construct conversion tables for both the common and the uncommon terms of measurement.
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Using Cups, Pints, and Quarts

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this units of measurement learning exercise, students review cups, pints, and quarts. Students complete 5 cup, pints, and quarts conversion questions.
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The Speed of Writing

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate how to measure time.  In this time analysis lesson, 1st graders investigate ways to measure the time difference between two people writing.  Students share their time measuring ideas with their...
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Jack and the Beanstalk: Plant a Bean and Watch It Grow

For Teachers K - 1st
Students plant bean seeds, watch them grow, and measure them with non-standard objects. They describe the bean's growth in a journal and record the growth on a calendar.
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Adding Common Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson plan 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...
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Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers log their computer usage hours. They determine the mean, median, mode and standard deviation of the collected data. They make a frequency histogram of the grouped data, both on graph paper, and on the TI 83+ graphing...
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The Bell Curve

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the bell curve. In this bell curve activity, students discuss the controversy associated with the bell curve. Students use an applet to explore a normal distribution. Students discuss mean, median,...
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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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Converting American Units of Length

For Teachers 5th - 6th
For this math worksheet, pupils convert American standard units of length measurement in 30 problems. Included are conversions to inches, feet, yards and miles. There are no hints or examples on the page.
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The Toilet Paper Solar System

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students classify the planets in the solar system, study planetary objects, and measure the relative distance between planets. In this solar system lesson, students use toilet paper to complete a scale model of the distance between the...
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Convert Customary Units and Units of Time

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this converting measurements instructional activity, students use the table to solve 6 story problems that require students to convert customary units and units of time.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test, Science Written Test

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade science standardized test practice worksheet, 8th graders respond to 80 multiple choice and open-ended questions regarding science topics. The questions correlate to the New York academic standards.
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Merry ChrisMaths

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math and holiday worksheet, students solve 10 mixed math word problems. They read problems that include proper British English language. They solve the problems using multiplication, metric measurement, standard measurement,...
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Va Va Va Zoooommm

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, measure a variety of physical components to several activities. They use both standard and non-standard forms of measurement and then develop conclusions about the use of units in measurement.
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What Is Your Measure

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students engage in the study of measurement. They practice using different objects that can be found in class or brought from home. Students are introduced to the history of measurement. They compare and contrast the standard and metric...

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