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The Beat of Your Heart

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore different applications involving their own heart.  In this illumination lesson students measure their fists and relate it to the dimensions of their hearts. 
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Arithmetic Algorithms

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students solve a variety of arithmetic algorithms. Students use multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction skills to solve the problems.
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UNWRAPPING PACKAGING

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students study product packaging and determine if it is excessive and if it is recyclable.  For this packaging lesson students examine and identify waste reduction techniques. 
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Changing Units of Measure

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students convert between units. They write expressions and simplify them. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Measurement Activity

For Students 7th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students use a ruler and a protractor to measure the lengths of the line segments and size of the angles that make up a drawing of a Christmas tree.  The one page worksheet has one problem.  Answers...
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Leafy Lengths

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this length worksheet, learners see the lengths of different leaves and answer word problems about them where they put them in a sequenced order. Students complete 3 problems.
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Perimeter and Area of Rectangles (A)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, students calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles that are measured in centimeters containing numbers with decimals. Students complete 4 problems.
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Maps

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students figure out the mileage from one state to another using a map. In this map lesson, students look at the scale factor and turn it into a fraction. They measure the distance between two cities and use the proportion to find the...
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Looking Back in Time

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore how astronauts might measure distances in space.  In this timeline instructional activity students create a timeline and then demonstrate the concept "distance in space equals distance in time."
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Harnessing Wind

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how engineers utilize the wind.  In this wind activity students examine the different kinds of winds and measure wind direction. 
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Area Problem

For Students 8th - 12th
In this area problem, students solve a problem of the week.  They determine the area of a given figure.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  A detailed explanation to find the answer is provided.
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"Using Manipulatives and/or Technology to Solve Math Problems" by Cooking Dinner

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore math functions by preparing a meal. In this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Students utilize manipulatives to...
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Measure the Length – Complex

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this measurement activity, students measure the length of objects on this activity, with the units given underneath the objects. Students complete 14 problems.
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Conversions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this measurement worksheet, students complete six measurement conversion problems by using the given formulas.                    
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Measure the Height – Complex

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this height worksheet, students measure the height of items such as a tree, giraffe, and more with the units given. Students complete 10 activities.
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Ten Multiple Choice Length Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
In this distance worksheet, students calculate the lengths of sides and diagonals of figures.  Students also compute lengths in shadow problems.  The solutions are provided by clicking on the "show answers" tab at the bottom of...
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Measure the Height of the Following Objects

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, students measure the height of the objects given with the units given on the side of the problem. Students complete 16 problems.
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Sampling Rocks

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine sampling by investigating rocks found in the schoolyard.  In this sampling rocks lesson students collect and analyze a sample of rocks.
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Describing People

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this describing people worksheet, students write words under people to describe their height, age, shape, and more. Students complete 17 problems.
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Origami Cube

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare two lengths using the area of a square. In this geometry instructional activity, students solve problems using ratio and proportion of the two shapes. They solve equations by taking the square root of both sides.
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Specific Gravity-The Relative Density of Liquids

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils explore a hydrometer.  In this gravity lesson students construct a hydrometer and create a liquid density column. 
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Mapping a Temperature Field

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students measure and graph temperatures. In this temperature field lesson students use a map to measure and plot field values and construct isolines and interpret the results.
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Time Math 2

For Students 7th - 8th
In this middle school mathematics activity, students subtract units of time, writing their answers with hours, minutes, and seconds. The two page activity contains twenty-four problems. Answers are not provided. 
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Aging & Body Changes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students complete several activities that have to do with aging.  In this body changes lesson students take group averages, measure flexibility and see their changes over time.