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Average Looking

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use measurements of their classmates to find the average (means and modes) of their facial features. They use their findings to create a three-dimensional "class head." Examples and assessment materials are included.
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Use Measurement

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this measurements worksheet, students read the word problems and use the measurements within the problem to solve the six word problems.
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Adding Integers

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the concept of adding and subtracting integers. In this integer lesson, students use strips of paper (various sizes) to add and subtract integers. Students visualize the process of adding and subtracting integers.
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Convert A Larger Metric Unit to a Smaller One

For Students 4th - 6th
In this metric conversion worksheet, learners solve 12 problems in which larger units are converted to smaller units. Included are conversions of weight, distance and capacity. There are no hints or examples.
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Triangle Review

For Students 4th - 6th
In this triangle worksheet, students draw the type of triangles described, 4 total. Space is provided for student's drawings. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Decimal Multiplication-Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this decimal word problem worksheet, students complete 4 multiplication of decimals word problems. Answers included on page 2.
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"How Do You Measure Up?"

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore basic measurements by analyzing their own bodies. In this human anatomy lesson, 4th graders identify the units used to measure a human body such as centimeters, inches, ounces and pounds. Students complete a...
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Brain Teaser

For Students 4th - 5th
In this brain teaser worksheet, students solve one brain teaser word problems. A website reference is given for additional activities. 
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Triangle Explorer

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners compute the area of triangles in a computer program. In this measurement lesson plan, students complete 5 easy, 5 medium, and 5 hard problems.
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Exploring Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students practice moving over shapes they have designed. They work on trying to travel around the shapes while practicing their jumping and landing patterns.
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Measuring a Mummy Case

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.
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Sunrise/Sunset

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students apply data from a weather-related website to predict patterns in the sunrise and sunset.
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What Does Waste Do to a River?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students develop a graphic way of visualizing the concept of a million by utilizing what had happened to the Nashua River due to the dumping of raw sewage in 1962.
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One Square Foot

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify, describe, count, tally, and graph life found in one square foot of land.
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Germs Make Me Sick

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners work in pairs, first doubling each number with pencil and paper, and checking it with a calculator.
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Tree Measurement

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work in pairs taking measurements of a tree. They measure the trunk, crown, and height using vertical and horizontal measurement. Then students create a bar graph using the information they gathered.
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Determining Mercantile Volume of a Pine Tree

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, acting as foresters, determine timber volumes as sawtimber or pulpwood for marketing. They find the marketable value of a tree using its diameter and volume.
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Mammoth Sunflower Problem

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discuss the directions on a package of seeds. They open the package, count the seeds, and determine the planting requirements for the seeds.
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Understanding Cloud Formation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore air and clouds by watching demonstration. They perform an experiment to measure air pressure changes.
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Tree Measurement

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore vertical and horizontal measurement of large objects. In pairs, they measure the trunk, crown, and height of a tree, create a graph of their results, and compare their results with their classmates.
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Triangle Explorer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students calculate the area of triangles using a variety of materials including computer applets.
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Measuring

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students convert basic measurement in English and Metric Units.
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New Pen at the Zoo

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create two drawings for a new animal pen design at the zoo. They must draw the ideas keeping the amount of material available in mind. They compare and contrast their two designs and write how they are similar in perimeter and...
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Measurement, Scale and the Corn Dolly

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read and discuss the story The Corn Dolly by Terry Jones. The teacher shows the class a corn dolly and they need to design and construct furniture that is appropriately scaled for that specific dolly.

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