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Comparing Weights And Volumes Lesson PlanComparing Weights And Volumes Lesson Plan
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Comparing Weights And Volumes

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Students engage in a lesson that is focused upon the concept of weights and measures. They conduct experiments while classifying the quantities of different sized containers. Students compare and convert measurements like liters to milliliters.

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measurement, weight

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containers, measurements, weights, programs
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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