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Curated OER

Does it Measure Up?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Use this fun activity with youngsters learning how to use rules for measurement. Each is provided with six steps that direct them to draw specific things with specific heights or lengths. For example, they start by drawing a tree that is...
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Curated OER

Measure It!

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this ruler measurement worksheet, students measure a set of books, a bookcase and a bicycle with the ruler provided and then place their answers in the boxes provided.
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Curated OER

Using a Metric Ruler

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore measuring with metric rulers. In this math lesson, students measure two-dimensional objects using metric units.
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Curated OER

The Fall of the Ruler

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine their reaction time using a ruler. In this Physics activity, students calculate the class' means and variances. They plot the graph and analyze if there are outliers.
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Curated OER

Inches

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this measurement worksheet, students will see how long an inch is and use a ruler to measure four different pictures of objects.
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Curated OER

Are all holes round?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this holes worksheet, learners observe how not all holes are round by making holes out of rulers and paper. Students also answer 3 questions.
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National External Diploma Program Council

Measuring in Metrics

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Practice measuring skills with a 10-question worksheet that challenges scholars to measure lines using centimeters and inches.  
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Curated OER

Africa: Shaped by the Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create Egyptian rulers trading cards. In this ancient Egypt lesson, students research Internet and print resources for information regarding Egyptian rulers. Learners use the information to create trading cards and a classroom...
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Curated OER

Reading Ruler

For Students 6th
In this ruler worksheet, 6th graders identify and complete 10 different problems that include reading various lengths of a ruler illustrated. First, they read each ruler shown on the sheet. Then, students write the length of the red line...
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Curated OER

Worksheet: Measurement (Reading a Standard Ruler)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students learn to read a standard ruler to the nearest one sixteenth of an inch. Students examine a ruler drawing and answer 4 questions.
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Discovery Education

Women Monarchs and Heads of State

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
From Queen Elizabeth I of England in the sixteenth century to Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan in modern times, your class members will assume the roles of influential female rulers and take part in an informative and engaging...
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Utah Education Network (UEN)

The Angle Tangle

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Fourth and fifth graders identify three types of angles, recognize that angles are measured in degrees, measure angles using protractors or angle rulers. They classify angles as a class, classify angles on pattern blocks, and complete a...
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California Academy of Science

What's on a Penny?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
As a lesson on scientific observation, have your class investigate the features of a penny and a nickel. Working in pairs, they practice writing detailed descriptions using their senses and a ruler to gather information. This is an...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Who is the Tallest?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
A simple question, with a not-so-simple answer. Working with whole and mixed number measurements in inches, feet, and yards presents a problem with many possible solutions. A great activity that challenges the minds of young...
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Curated OER

Absolute Rulers Word Search

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies instructional activity, students increase vocabulary, spelling, and reading skills. They find the words in the word search puzzle related to the theme of the instructional activity.
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Curated OER

Measure Hunt

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders measure classroom objects using metric and English rulers to find object which meet preset lengths given to each small group. The group draws pictures of the objects they found meeting their preset limits and present them...
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Math Mammoth

Measuring Length: Metric

For Students 3rd
In this mathematics worksheet, 3rd graders draw lines for each measurement. Then they measure the lines to the nearest centimeter. Students also use a ruler, a measuring tape, and measure small items and longer items.
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Curated OER

Metric Me!

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students experience measuring things without the system of inches or millimeters. They utilize a ruler to measure or a body part to measure at least three body parts such as your ear height, finger length of foot width. Students...
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NTTI

What Size Is It Anyway?

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
A fabulous plan on teaching basic concepts of measurement to young learners. Pupils use nonstandard units to measure length, practice using a ruler and a yardstick, compare the length of two objects, and perform estimations of length....
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Mr. Roughton

Late Middle Ages Dossiers

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
Young detectives are given the "clues" to investigate whether King John should be remembered as a poor ruler of England, particularly in comparison in King Richard. They analyze historical informational texts and work in groups to...
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Curated OER

Oversized Inc

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders become familiar with fractional parts of a ruler.  In this measurement lesson plan, 4th graders measure various objects to an 1/8 of an inch.   Students measure a piece of paper based on teacher direction. Students discuss...
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Curated OER

Dan's Badge

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students solve a math problem using area formulas of circles and squares. They read and discuss the problem, analyze images of badges, reconstruct the badge from the problem using circles and rulers, and share the solution with the class.
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Curated OER

Exploring Height with Abe Lincoln

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners examine a life-size count out of Abraham Lincoln to get a visual comparison of their height and Lincoln's. They work in pairs and trace each other's body and measure from head to toe in inches using a ruler. They then subtract...
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Curated OER

Drawing to Scale

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine the process of drawing a picture to scale. They analyze and discuss real-life blueprints for a house, and create a scale drawing of an original invention using calculators and rulers.

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