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Calculating the Moon's Width
Sixth graders measure the width of the Moon. For this Moon measurement lesson, 6th graders observe the Moon and complete a formula to calculate the width of the Moon.
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Surface Area and Volume
In this surface area and volume worksheet, learners identify and complete each of 20 problems containing a different sized cube. First, they determine the surface area of each cube given the dimensions for height and/or width. Then,...
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Calculating the Area of a Rectangle
A quick definition and the formula for finding the are of a rectangle is provided at the top of this instructional activity. After reading the description, 4th graders must find the area of the 3 given rectangles by adding or...
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Measurements in My Home!
In this measurement learning exercise, students cut out eight advertisements and then fill in the measurements requested of them on each one.
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Standard Envelope Sizes
Young scholars measure the length and width of various sizes of envelopes. After comparing the envelopes, they explore the ratios, percentages, and rates. Students discuss postal rates and compare the cost of mailing items, delivery...
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Math: Finding Surface Area
Eighth graders engage in hands-on activities to determine the surface areas of various objects. Using boxes, they cut them so they can lay flat and measure all the various shapes, which can be calculated and added together to equal the...
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Folding Paper
Young scholars use the scientific process and their knowledge to obeserve, predict, and test their predictions under controlled conditions to verify their predictions and then make sense of these predictions. They also graph, write...
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Measurement
First graders listen to a read aloud of Linda Williams, The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything" before discussing Halloween. They measure pumpkins using chains of paper clips to find their length and width. Once they open the...
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Perimeter Play
Fifth graders identify that the perimeter of a shape is the sum of its sides.
Students cut some string or rope to make the sides of a rectangle. Students write the measurement of the length of the rectangle and the measurement of the...