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Metrically Me!
Students define the parts of a database, search strategies to locate information electronically, create/modify databases, etc. and enter data into a prepared spreadsheet to perform calculations.
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Draw an Inch, Walk a Mile
Students work in small groups to solve the problems presented. The main project, mapping the classroom, use these discussions to collaborate in creating a tangible demonstration of their understanding.
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WS 1.8 Standards of Measurements
In this standards of measurements worksheet, students watch two videos and answer six questions regarding each video. Students goal is to devise a standard of measurement after the first video.
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Running on Metrics
Young scholars use the metric system to convert equations. They use a conversion table to change from metric units to the units they are more comfortable with (Fahrenheit temperatures, miles, quarts, pounds.) Students use algebraic...
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Metric Units of Mass: Practice
In this metric unit worksheet, students compare metric units, finding missing numbers, then choose the best unit for measuring given items. Students then estimate. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Metric Mania-Mass
In this metric system activity, students convert from the English system of measurement for mass to the metric system of measurement. They also convert measurements of mass within the metric system and explain how to measure an object...
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Metrics And Measurements
Middle schoolers engage in a study of measuring distances between geographical locations on a map. They are able to define and use the map scale in conjunction with the metric system. For this lesson they make their own maps and measure...
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Metric Practice Sheet
In this metric system worksheet, students solve five problems including filling in a chart with the metric system prefixes and their meanings, converting numbers to scientific notation and converting from one unit of measurement to another.
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Scientific Notation and Metric Prefixes
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students convert between scientific and standard notation and examine the link between scientific notation and the metric system prefixes. The five page worksheet contains five multi-part...
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Metric Units of Capacity - Homework 12.8
Upper graders convert liters and milliliters, choose the better estimates of capacity for objects, and choose the better unit to measure capacity. They solve eleven problems.
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Centimeters - Practice 17.4
Looking for a good worksheet on measurement? This one could be for you. Learners solve five problems in which the length of a ribbon in centimeters is estimated. They use a ruler to measure and record how many centimeters each ribbon...
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Changing Metric Units
In this changing metric units worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 64 problems that require them to convert weight measurements.
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Standard Metric Units - Length
For this units of measure conversion worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to convert the 9 metric measurements listed to the assigned metric units.
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Measurement
Build a basic understanding of units of measure and create a great foundation for your learners. The activity gives a complete overview of everything measurement, from types of measurement to rounding to conversions — it has it all!
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Unit Conversions of Metric Units of Length
For this converting metric units of length worksheet, learners convert centimeters, meters, and kilometers. Students solve 20 problems.
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Explore Metric Units of Length problem solving 12.6
In this exploring metric units of length learning exercise, students estimate, measure with paper clips, measure with centimeter and millimeter rulers, and convert centimeters to milliliters. Students write five answers.
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Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
Students develop a scaled down model of the solar system. In small groups, they calculate the scaled-down diameters of the planets and the sun, the scaled-down distance of the planets from the sun, complete two charts, and create a...
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Noodling Around: Powers of Ten
How many noodles long is your classroom? Find out when engineers of all ages explore measurement through the use of pool noodles. With the noodles pre-cut to certain metric lengths, the activities could be used to introduce the metric...
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Measurement: The Size is Right
Specific learning goals are grouped for different grade levels spanning pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. After preparing the questions and materials, you call a learner to come in front of the class and play the game. Young learners...
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Getting the Job Done—Speed, Work, and Measurement Units
How do you convert from one measurement to another? Pupils use unit rates to convert measurements from one unit to another in the 21st segment in a 29-part series. They convert within the same system to solve length, capacity,...
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International System of Units: Metric System
Middle schoolers listen to lecture on metric system, make vocabulary book containing at least fifteen related terms, measure length, mass, and volume using appropriate metric units, and measure temperature using Celsius scale.
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Weight-The Metric System
In this metric system weight learning exercise, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to view correct answers or print page.
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Measuring the Lengths Using Rulers
Why are there so many lines on a ruler? Scholars measure length on two rulers, one standard and one metric. They measure in inches, millimeters, and centimeters with the centimeter measurement including a fraction. Because these are the...
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Metric Measurement
In this metric conversions worksheet, students convert units of measure to each other with meters, kilometers, grams, and more. Students complete 12 problems.