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By the Pound
Agriculture surrounds us every day; incorporate measuring tools into a study of Oklahoma's agricultural industry! Small groups read an informational text (included) before visiting stations where they investigate prices of various...
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Languages in Contact, Socio-spatial Diversity: Language Varieties
Spend some time considering the functions and types of language such as vernacular, standard, and pidgin. This lengthy presentation would benefit a college-level linguistics course with its accurate descriptions and plenty of examples....
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Oodles of Noodles
Learners investigate non-standard and standard measurement including inches and centimeters. They use different types of noodles as non-standard units of measurement comparing them to inches and centimeters.
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Strategies for Taking Standardized Timed Tests
Tenth graders observe and explore scholarship information. They explore the minimum cut off scores for the scholarship money as well as criteria for specific scholarships. Students discuss their individual score report and observe a...
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Making Metric And Customary Rulers
Students create a ruler for the purpose of measurement using the standard and metric systems. The rulers are of different lengths and are compared to one another. Then students make conversions of different lengths using both systems of...
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The Measurement Man
Students explore the measurements of capacity by constructing a creative project in the shape of a man. The man has body parts that represent different units of measurement and can be used to make conversions. This is highly concrete and...
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Metrics and Standard Units
Students compare units of measure. In this metrics and standard units lesson plan, students estimate and compare standard units of measure with the metric system. They complete internet research on the history of metrics. They create...
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Probability Word Problems
In this probability worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include word problems and probability. First, they determine the probability that the value of a roll will be less than a particular number. Then,...
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Literal Equations
In this literal equations activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include literal equations. First, they determine an equation that has various letters and solve for one of the letters. Students also use various methods...
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A Journey Through Time
In this science learning exercise, learners research a specific time frame to discover major scientific developments and historical events. Then they identify at least 50 events and write a brief description of each. Students also create...
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Boyle's Law
In this Boyle's Law worksheet, students respond to several short answer questions that pertain to Boyle's Law. They determine the volume of gas when pressure is increased and/or decreased. Students also determine what the volume will...
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What Is Your Measure
Students engage in the study of measurement. They practice using different objects that can be found in class or brought from home. Students are introduced to the history of measurement. They compare and contrast the standard and metric...
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Bearly There
First graders read "How Long Is A Foot?" together and use paper clips, teddy bears, crayons and other non-standard units to measure items. They compare the items measured and order them from longest to shortest.