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Pirate Plays

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils performing a scene about pirates and spend time making a measuring meters incorporating the main character, Captain Blood to add interest. They use meter sticks measuring items from the play and record their answers in meters.
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Centimeters

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this early childhood units of measurements worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems pertaining to centimeters.
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Metric Measurement

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this length worksheet, students choose the answer that is the closest to the actual length of the object. Students complete 2 problems.
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A Metre

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this measurement worksheet, students use a tape measure or a ruler to measure items in the classroom to find those that are greater than 100 cm and less than 100 cm. 
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Parachutes: What Affects a Parachute

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students create a simple paper parachute. In this parachute design lesson, students examine the effects of the wind and make napkin parachutes.  
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Jelly Bean Math

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students estimate, measure, compute, and create patterns using jelly beans. In small groups, they solve various calculations, place jelly beans into groups, invent a new flavor, create a pattern, and complete a worksheet.
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How Long? How Wide?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders distinguish between and use nonstandard and standard units of measurement, use appropriate tools and techniques to measure length and width, and record and interpret data using graphs.
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Celsius Thermometer

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this math worksheet, students learn to measure temperature using metric numbers. Students use the blank Celsius thermometer for any measurement activity.
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How Long is a Slinky?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students take part in a variety of measurement tasks. Students measure the length of a slinky. Students work out how many slices of tomato will fit around the edge of a pizza. Students measure the label from a can accurately.
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Crazy Putty Ratio

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use knowledge of measurements and ratios to mix various combinations of liquid starch and glue. They chart their ratios, make observations, and write a summary of the activity. They mix their own batch of Crazy Putty to...
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The Weight of Things

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore weight. For this math lesson, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Students weigh several items to determine which weighs more.
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What is a Pico?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students label objects in their classroom based on mass and volume using the metric system. They examine the relationship between the numerical value and the corresponding metric unit.
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Olympics

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils rotate through a variety of Olympic activities and record their results. Teams rotate through stations and practice units of measurement.
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How big is a whale

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research the size of whales using print books or the internet. Students do the research in  groups. They compare and graph the results.
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Level 1 Fraction Sets

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this mathematics worksheet, students solve a number of word problems by selecting the correct fraction or number for each. There are 7 different word problems to solve on the sheet.
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Try It Twice

For Students 2nd
For this rectangles worksheet, 2nd graders draw two different rectangles with a perimeter of 10 units and two with a perimeter of 12 centimeters.
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Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in a Scavenger Hunt to find out how long 1 cm is. They then find 10 objects that estimate to be 1 cm in length and record their findings on the table provided and check their estimates using a ruler.
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A Bubble Full of Math

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students compare estimated lengths with actual lengths.
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How Much Gift Wrap Do I Need?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students estimate the area of boxes using centimeter cubes. They find the actual area and compare it to the estimates.
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Imperial Units

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this imperial units activity, students read the definitions to the following list of imperial units: mile, pint, gallon, foot, inch and pound.
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One Centimeter

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this centimeter activity, students read about and view examples of length in centimeters, then draw lines shorter and longer than 1 centimeter. A website reference for additional activities is given.
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Go The Distance Car Construction

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners build and program a car to drive a specific challenge distance.They must at the end of the lesson, have the car that stops the closest to a challenge distance.
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It's About Time!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine concept of time, and explore difference between analog and digital clocks; students make art project to represent time and create a time-story problem and solution.
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Vocabulary Cards 2nd Grade M-Z

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Math vocabulary has never been easier to understand! Use vocabulary cards to bring word walls to your classroom, helping kids make the connection between important math terms and easy-to-understand illustrations.

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