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Batter Up! Math Stations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Math stations that review important concepts with the real-world example of baseball.
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Been Caught Stealing

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
You're safe, when calculating the odds of stealing second base! Learners compare the rate of a runner to the distance the ball travels, in a lesson that explores right triangles and measurement. Full of discussion questions and fun...
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Condensation Polymerization: Preparation of Thiokoll® (Polysulfide Rubber)

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
This lab activity is geared toward experienced chemistry learners, in particular, those who are familiar with organic chemistry. They will create a synthetic elastomer  and then make observations and measurements of its different...
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Water Olympics

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
A fascinating and engaging lesson on the properties of water awaits you. In it, learners engage in four activities that are designed to teach about the properties of water. This exciting plan has worksheets embedded in it which make the...
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Assessment for the California Mathematics Standards Grade 7

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In need of an all-inclusive seventh grade math resource? Packed full of the topics necessary for Pre-Algebra the packet includes practice problems with different difficulty levels. It works great for any supplemental use needed...
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MEASURE ME

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this kinesthetic measurement worksheet, students are asked to measure their height, head circumference, lower arm length, calf circumference, hand span and little finger length. They are to choose a unit of measurement for each part...
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The Length of my Foot

For Teachers K
Students review the concept of measuring length. In groups, they travel to various centers throughout the classroom. They experiment with using different objects to measure the length of items given to them by their teacher. They are...
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Measuring Objects Activity 2 Worksheet

For Students 3rd
In this measuring objects worksheet, 3rd graders name an object such as a soda can and measure it using 3 non-standard units of measure such as paper clips and rubber bands. They measure images of the planets using three non-standard...
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Measuring Metric Length

For Students 7th - 8th
In this measuring metric length worksheet, students explore the need for standard units of measure, then answer 15 questions about using metric measures of length.
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Measurement and Estimation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore estimation and measurement. In this estimation and measurement lesson, 2nd graders use footsteps to measure distances around the classroom. Students sing songs to measure the number of beats from one area to the...
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A Weighty Task

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students aim to explain the need for standardization of units of measurement. They pose their own standards for the value of a kilogram and compare them with the currently used standard.
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A Measure of Success

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore mathematics by cooking recipes in class. In this ingredient measuring lesson, students view several recipes in class they wish to cook and practice translating the recipe into a large enough creation that can feed the...
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Are U Nuts?

For Students 8th - 10th
In this conversion learning exercise, students solve 9 problems where they convert from one unit of measurement to another using a given table with conversion factors.
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Measuring the Heat Energy of a Chemical Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Law of Conservation of Energy and the relationship between heat and temperature. In this heat energy and chemical changes activity, students observe a candle heating a paper cup of water and make predictions...
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Measuring: Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine why having standardized units of measurement is important. They investigate the use of non-standard measure, twigs, while measuring the piece of tape. Next, they experiment with straws, paper clips, and rulers before...
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Converting m and mm (C)

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Supplement measurement instruction with a 20-problem worksheet that focuses on meters, millimeters, and how to convert them. 
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Principles of Flight: Flying Paper Airplanes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate ways to enhance an object's flying ability.  In this model construction lesson plan, students construct two paper airplanes, one of which is twice as big as the first.  Students compare and contrast the two...
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Introduction to Measuring Length in Customary Units

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils explore customary units of measurement. Students use yardsticks, rulers, and adding machine paper to measure specific units as directed by the teacher. Through completing this hands-on activity, they actively investigate units...
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Measuring With Fluids

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils investigate the concept of measurement for capacity and they use real containers to be filled of different sizes. Students use the scoops as the number of units for counting the capacity volume. Then they order the containers by...
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Measuring Weight, Mass, and Capacity

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the concept of measuring weight, mass, and capacity. In this measurement worksheet, 2nd graders compare items using the words "more than" or "less than." They predict whether an item weighs more or less than a...
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Measuring and Comparing Weight and Capacity

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement lesson, 1st graders explore measurement techniques as they use containers to measure capacity. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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How Far Can You Jump?

For Teachers K
Students estimate the distance of student's broad jumps. This activity can take place in the block center with a small group of students. They are explained that they are going to jump from a starting point (marked with the masking...
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Metric Mass Conversion (A)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this converting metric units of mass worksheet, learners convert grams, milligrams, and kilograms. They solve 24 problems.
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Addition Drills, part 4

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Show kids that addition has real-life applications as they add up measurements and money. There are some examples here demonstrating regrouping and including units in an answer. They complete 20 measurement addition problems, each with...

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