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Measuring in Inches
Third graders will sing 2 songs that are written and played by the teacher and relate to the task of measuring.They recognize and pick up a 1-foot standard ruler and be able to identify the marks on the ruler, including inch and parts of...
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Oodles of Noodles
Young scholars 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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Inch by Inch and Centimeter by Centimeter Extravaganza
Students use both standard and metric measurement. They compare and contrast standard to non-standard units of measurement.
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What's My Height?
Pupils explore geometry by conducing a student measurement activity. In this height lesson, students identify their own height by utilizing a tape measure and marking their height on a wall. Pupils identify their height in centimeters...
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Centimeter Slinkies
Third graders estimate and measure the length of a whole color-segmented, candy gummy worm. Then, as students bite off each segment, they estimate, measure and record findings in an activity log.
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Measuring and Comparing Length
First graders use rulers to measure in both standard notation and centimeters. In this measuring instructional activity, 1st graders discuss the importance of a measuring standard. Students measure in inches and centimeters. Students...
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From Another Dimension: Intro To Dimensional Analysis
Hold measurements to a different metric. Class members convert the measurements of a dog's tumor to explain the size to its owner. Using cards, learners match metric measurements with their English equivalents. They then read articles to...
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Measurement
Students investigate the relationship between metric length measurement and English length measurement units. They watch a demonstration of the use of centimeter and millimeter rulers before practicing using the Ladder technique to...
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"Use an Anemometer," said the Meteorologist
Students participate in an hands-on construction of an instrument to measure wind speed.
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Body Part Measurements
Second graders participate in a review of how to use rulers and yard sticks while collecting measurement information. They measure assigned body parts and chart the data on collection sheets. They make a spreadsheet with the information...
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Measurement
Fourth graders explore perimeters. In this measurement lesson, 4th graders examine example problems that highlight how to calculate the perimeters of rectangles in inches and centimeters. Students also practice solving problems that...
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Workplace Math Skills Assessment- Metric Conversion
In this workplace math skills assessment, students complete metric conversion problems. They convert centimeter to millimeters, and use the conversions in addition and subtraction problems. They use a job aid table to complete 4 short...
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Volume & Candy Creations Model
Sixth graders investigate surface area. For this surface area lesson, 6th graders design a box of candy that has a volume of 30 cubic inches. Students are trying to minimize surface area while keeping volume constant. Students...
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Length and Area
Fourth graders measure one centimeter cubed blocks to determine their size. They measure lines using a worksheet that is not included in the lesson. Next, they measure the area of figures on the sheet using the cubes in place of a ruler.
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The Transformer
Fourth graders practice measuring different objects in inches. Individually, they estimate the length of the same object in centimeters and then calculate the actual length. They compare and contrast their estimate to the actual length...
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Math/Technology: Height Measurement
Third graders, using technology tools, determine the total height of their classmates in both inches and centimeters. Once the measurements are taken, they enter the results in the Excel file. Once students have prepared a KidPix number...
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GET THE POINT!
The student will measure the width of the horns on drawings of longhorn cattle and then convert the measurements from inches to centimeters and from inches to feet.1. Review with students the steps required to measure an item and to...
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Get the Point!
First graders, after reading about cattle drives, measure the width of the horns on drawings of longhorn cattle and then convert the measurements from inches to centimeters and from inches to feet. Ranching and the American cattle...
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How Tall in the Fall?
First graders use nonstandard measurement to measure. After reading Inch by Inch, 1st graders pair measure leaves that they have collected. They glue their leaves onto tag board to make a display.
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"How Do You Measure Up?"
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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House Dimensions
Fourth graders measure the perimeters of several different rooms. They convert the measurements using ratios that allow them to draw the rooms to scale on paper. They draw the dimensions of a house to scale. They measure length to the...
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Tiling Tessellations
Learners explore tessellations. In this shapes and geometry lesson, students describe the attributes of many of the shapes displayed on an Elmo. Learners create examples of tessellations using pattern blocks.
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Math Activity File
Third graders describe the difference between area and volume and also explain how various units of measure relate to one another.
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Robo Arm
Future engineers create robotic arms like those on rovers built by NASA in the second activity of the series. They test their devices by attempting to pick up and move cups to a specified location.