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New Ideas, New Materials

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create a three dimensional work while exploring the use of unconventional materials to create specific textures and designs. They explore basic concepts such as volume, form, texture and balance.
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Two for One Box Company

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experiment to decide if a box that is twice as big holds twice a much. They work the concept of volume and how changing dimensions affect it.
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Density Discoveries

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students participate in Density Discoveries, which is a hands-on learning opportunity for students to find the mass, volume, and density of solid matter.
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Choral Speaking: The Frog on the Log

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students recite the poem, "The Frog on the Log" paying particular attention to precise diction, pacing, projection, inflection, volume and rhythm.
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Two for One Box Company

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students draw a net (a two-dimensional pattern that can be formed to make a solid) for making an open top box on grid paper. They cut out the net and fold up each side to form the open box and tape the sides, then find the volume of the...
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Pond Water Survey

For Students 5th - 12th
In this survey worksheet students complete a series of short answers to questions on data collection, volume and populations of organisms.
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Square Pyramids

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students practice finding the perimeter and the volume of a variety of square pyramids. When complete, students submit their answers and get instant feedback regarding their accuracy.
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Liquid Volume Unit Conversions

For Students 5th - 8th
In this conversions worksheet, students complete 8 problems where they convert liquid volume measurements such as gallons, quarts, ounces, pints, and more.
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i-Density Crisis

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine the density using mass and volume. In this science lesson, 8th graders explain why some materials float or sink. They estimate the density of objects based on whether it floats or sinks in a liquid of known...
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Introduction to Density

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders define density in their own words. In this physics lesson, 7th graders solve density problems using its mathematical formula. They explain why some objects flow and some sink.
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To Float or Not to Float - A Lesson on Density

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars define density in their own words. In this physics lesson plan, students calculate density using mass and volume. They explain why some objects sink and some float.
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Volume of Irregular Objects

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders experiment using a Meniscus. For this volume lesson, 5th graders identify the volume of irregular objects using the process of water displacement. Students record data and draw conclusions.
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Wood Identification Based on Density

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders measure irregular and regular shaped solids.  In this investigative lesson students calculator volume, mass and density of wood and blocks.
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MTV no PTV

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars study the gas laws in particular the three variables; pressure, temperature and volume.  In this gas laws lesson students complete an activity and discuss their findings. 
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Topics in Math

For Students 10th - 11th
In this consumer mathematics worksheet, students explore a variety of topics in mathematics including simple interest, perimeter, area, volume, translating words into symbols, percentage problems and mortgage calculations. The fourteen...
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Volumes in 3-D

For Students 11th
In this geometry worksheet, 11th graders calculate the volume of there dimensional shapes using the formula for cylinders. They are given the height and the base and asked to calculate the volume. There are 4 problems.
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Create your own thermometer

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners participate in an activity where they build a calibrated thermometer.  In this thermometer lesson students complete this activity and take notes. 
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Mass of Water vs. Ice

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how ice changes state and when  its volume changes.  In this mass lesson students complete a lab that shows them how waters volume can change. 
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Metric Mania

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe how to measure in metric units.  In this investigative instructional activity students compare different units of volume to see how things are measured.
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Care Homework #2

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this Care Homework worksheet, students solve a variety of multiple digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems that include fractions, decimals, and percentages. They demonstrate knowledge of geometric formulas...
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Investigating Volume

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate and make conjectures about volume. In this geometry lesson, 9th graders analyze data and predict the outcome. They calculate volume using different tiers.
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2nd Grade Physical Sciences

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete activities to measure motion and learn about the Earth's history. In this motion and Earth history lesson, 2nd graders discuss sound and complete a matching sound activity. Students then study the history of Earth...
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Calculate Volume and Surface Area

For Students 5th - 6th
In this volume and surface area worksheet, students are given the volume of 4 figures and find the area. A web site reference is given for additional activities. 
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Area, Perimeter, and Volume

For Students 5th - 6th
In these area, perimeter, and volume worksheets, students complete 6 different activities to determine area, perimeter, or volume of a figure.