Illustrative Mathematics
Miles to Kilometers
Can your mathematicians come up with an easy way to convert miles to kilometers? Start by asking learners to write an algebraic expression for each of the descriptions given. Once they determine that they are both the same, ask...
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Converting Units of Measure
Follow six steps to implement this series of metric worksheets. Here, mathematicians exhibit their knowledge of problem solving, while converting units of measurement and label their answers with the applicable unit name.
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Solving Word Problems Involving Measurement
Help your class convert fractions to decimals and assess the relationship between a mile and a kilometer. This slide-show is intended to assist learners as they solve word problems that involve measuring long distances.
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Converting Measurement Pretest
In this measure conversion worksheet, 3rd graders answer ten multiple choice questions based on converting measurements.
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Math and Measurement
Engage the class in exploring linear measurement and map scales. They work in groups to measure various distances in the classroom and convert measurements to other units as directed by the teacher. To access this Word document, click on...
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Metric System Basics
Do your learners know that there are different systems to measure length, volume, and weight? Explain metric measuring and its base ten decimal system using this comprehensive set of worksheets! For all three types of measurement,...
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Conversion Graphs
After watching a video on conversions, learners convert meters to feet, dollars to pounds, pounds to Euros, gallons to liters, and kilometers to miles. Then, they graph the conversion changes onto graph templates.
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In the Right Mode
Sixth graders practice determining mean, median, mode, and range using individual mileage logs. They convert miles to kilometers and graph their results.
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Physical Science Final Exam Review Packet
If you need a way to assess the concepts in your physical science class, use an extended set of worksheets as a midterm or final exam. It includes questions about density, physical and chemical matter, speed and velocity, weight and...
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Using Kilometers
In this measuring in kilometers activity, students choose 6 distances and measure each one in kilometers and choose 6 objects to measure in millimeters.
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Coco Locomotion
Technology tutees read a description about coconuts and how they are used to make biodiesel fuel. Note that the link to the article does not work, and the article does not appear to be available online. There are, if you look for one,...
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Reading distance on maps
Eighth graders complete worksheets on reading the distance on maps in miles or kilometers. In this maps lesson plan, 8th graders use a calculator and ruler.
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Cooking Up Something Good
Students compare and convert units of measurement within the United States customary system and within the metric system by baking cookies. Students discuss how to double the cookie recipe, how to make only half of the recipe, and how to...
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Science Worksheets
If you need an array of worksheets to augment your science lessons, peruse a collection of assignments that is sure to fit your needs. With topics such as metric conversion, the scientific method, textbook features, research skills,...
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Metric Mania-English to Metric Conversions
In this unit conversions worksheet, students convert from the English system of measurement to the metric system and from the metric system to the English system.
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Baseball Math
Fifth graders complete activity pages. In this operations and problem solving lesson, 5th graders use the Internet to gather baseball statistics, solve problems and convert units.
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Investigation: Acceleration
Take a look at acceleration within the context of automotive technology. They vary the mass on a toy car and run it down a ramp, exploring Newton's second law of motion. Though this is a classic lab activity, you will appreciate the...
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Fuel Efficiency
Looking for a real-world situation to practice converting units? In this problem, learners must change miles per gallon to liters per km (or vice versa) to determine which car gets better gas miileage. It is a relatively short problem,...
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English or Metric?
In this measurement worksheet, students use the chart and a calculator to convert each measurement. They also show their work for each and round their answers to the nearest hundredth.
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Unit Conversions
In this unit conversions worksheet, students convert units such as kilometers, meters, centimeters, feet, hours, and minutes. Students complete 22 problems.
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Five Summer Projects to Keep Students Learning
With the right projects, summer learning can be fun and motivating.
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Metric Magic
In this measurement activity, 2nd graders calculate four metric conversions, including inches to centimeters and ounces to millimeters.
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Leveled Problem Solving Converting Between Systems
In this measurement conversions worksheet, students solve the problems by converting the measurements in each problem to the given systems.
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Motion
An informative presentation covers motion, metric system, conversions, graphing of coordinates and lines, speed, velocity, and acceleration problems, as well as mean calculations. This is the first lesson in a 26-part series.