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Mining for Mmm-minerals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore minerals and examine environmental impact of mining through simulation.
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Average Looking

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars use measurements of their classmates to find the average (means and modes) of their facial features. They use their findings to create a three-dimensional "class head." Examples and assessment materials are included.
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A Tough Nut to Crack

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the origins and background of the pecan.  For this agriculture lesson students divide into groups, complete an activity and worksheets.
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What's Your Wingspan?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure each other's wingspan, and record and analyze the data.
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Measuring Angles

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders describe an amount of turn from a particular position to another using the 'circular' benchmarks of 0, ++, ++, ++, and full turn. Estimation language such as 'just about', 'between', 'not quite', 'just over', and similar...
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Trigonometric Applications Outside the Classroom

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders describe and demonstrate how trigonometry can be used to find the height of a tall building or tree. They describe and demonstrate how trigonometry can be used to find the height of a high hill, or other high object where...
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How far is a km?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the size of a kilometer and the time it takes to cover this distance. They develop a concept of a km. They measure a distance of 1 km and the time taken to cover it.
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Oranges and Stopwatches

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students begin to recognize that objects have many measurable attributes. They examine how to identify and accurately measure attributes of common objects. Also Students report their measurement findings.
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Bungee M&M's

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experiment with M&M's and a cup attached to a spring to to simulate a bungee jump. They graph the results of the experiment and make predictions for continuing the experiment. They determine the "line of best fit."
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Farming: Raising Winter Wheat (Lesson 3)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify foods that are made from wheat. They use a line graph to explain measurement. They identify foods from the food groups and explain how temperature, prefcipitation and natural resources affect the growth of wheat.
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Measurement: Using the balance

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use a balance and gram cubes to measure several different objects. They then record their results on a data chart and answer questions about them.
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How much room?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the amount of usable space that exists in their classroom using square meters and square centimeters. They apply the information to predict the ideal size of a classroom.
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A Thin Inch

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the importance of everyone using the same standard measurements and practice a variety of measurement skills. They determine the area of polygons and surface area and volume of three-dimensional shapes. Each student...
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How Many?

For Students 5th - 6th
In this measurement worksheet, students complete a 12 question multiple choice online interactive assessment about standard modern and ancient measurement.
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Breaking News English: Woman Gives Birth at 66

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Woman Gives Birth at 66," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Perching Parrot

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the concepts of center of mass and static equilibrium by seeing how non-symmetrical objects balance. They also analyze why all forces on an object must cancel out exactly for an object to be stationary.
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Design an Apartment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners are given the task of designing an apartment. In groups, they practice estimating the area and perimeter of different shapes. After designing their space, they apply the same formulas to solving real-world story problems.
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Introduction to Science

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate scientific methods to solve problems. They demonstrate creating data tables and graphs. They study the role of a scientist and the importance of safety in a science lab. They distinguish between an...
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle 4

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept of the metric system. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Metrics1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math instructional activity, learners look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Byah Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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BYAH Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of measurement. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math activity, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.

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