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Sonar Mapping of the Ocean Floor
Eighth graders participate in an experiment that emulates a sonar signal bouncing off the ocean floor. They determine how the ocean floor is measured by the length of time it takes for the sonar signal to return. They work with a wooden...
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Using Math to Build a Swimming Pool
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders build a swimming pool using math to calculate all of the different dimensions. The pool is rectangular in shape and is measured in yards or meters. Students must convert to different units to...
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Temperature Conversions
In this temperature conversions worksheet, students are given the equations to convert from one unit of temperature to the other. They solve four problems using these equations.
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Metric Conversion
In this metric conversion worksheet, students convert a total of 200 measurements to units indicated. Problems appear 20 per page, 10 pages plus answers. A website reference for additional resources is provided.
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Metric Conversion (B)
In this metric conversion worksheet, students examine 24 units of measure and convert each of them to the metric unit indicated.
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Metric Conversion
In this metric conversion worksheet, students convert a set of 30 measurements. An answer key and reference website for additional resources are given.
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ALASKA-CANADA HIGHWAY PROBLEM
Young scholars create a table of ordered pairs, using variables (dependent and independent), writing equations, converting metric and standard measurements for distance using mileposts.
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US Metric Units -Length
In this metric unit length worksheet, students convert a set of greater units to smaller units. Answers are included on page 2.
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Capacity Conversions
In this conversions instructional activity, students convert smaller metric units to larger units, using the work space provided. Answers are included on page 2.
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US Metric Units-Capacity
In this capacity worksheet, students convert a set of "greater units" to smaller ones, 9 problems total. Answers are included on page 2.
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You say Avocado, I say Avogadro
Students convert mole to mass to particles and vice versa. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss the importance of Avogadro's number. They apply what they have learned in a team competition.
Cherry Creek Schools
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...
Chicago Botanic Garden
Weather or Not
What is the difference between weather and climate? This is the focus question of a lesson that takes a deeper look at how weather data helps determine climate in a region. Using weather and climate cards, students decide...
PBS
Twirling in the Breeze
Blow classes away with a hands-on lesson investigating wind speed. Learners use common materials to design and construct anemometers. They then test their anemometers and collect data on the wind speed created by a fan.
Chicago Botanic Garden
Historical Climate Cycles
Scientists use ice core samples to obtain temperatures of the earth from 400,000 years ago! The third of five lessons instructs pupils to interpret historical climate data to see changes over time. In part I, participants interpret...
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8th Grade Math Common Core Checklist
Ensure your eighth graders get the most out of their math education with this series of Common Core checklists. Rewriting each standard as an "I can" statement, this resource helps teachers keep a record of when each standard was...
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Conversion Problems
In this conversion worksheet, students fill in 10 blanks, determine if 5 statements are true or false, and match 3 terms with the appropriate definitions. Students answer questions about conversions factors and their equivalences,...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area, Circumference, Perimeter
Students solve area problems. In this area, circumference, and perimeter lesson, students solve area and perimeter problems using standard and metric units of measure. They identify the best customary unit of measure for a...
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12 Hour to 24 Hour Clock Conversion (1 of 2)
In this time conversion worksheet, students convert times from twelve hour format to twenty-four hour format in 29 problems. They write the equivalent time on the blank next to the original time.
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How BIG is 400?
Learners solve problems using dimensional analysis. In this chemistry instructional activity, students choose a problem and present it in class. The rest of the class will evaluate the solved problem on the board.
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Decimals, Meters, Centimeters: Taking It Further
In this decimal, meter and centimeter learning exercise, learners analyze units of measurement and rank them in order from smallest to largest. For the hands-on learner, students may cut out the number cards, move them around, and then...
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Metric Conversions
In this metric conversions worksheet, students solve 31 problems by converting from one unit of measurement in the metric system to another unit of measurement in the metric system.
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Temperature Conversion
In this online math worksheet, students practice converting between a variety of metric measurements. When complete, students submit their answers and get instant feedback regarding their accuracy.
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Metric Conversions
Students practice the fundamentals of converting metric measurements. They translate a mathematical idea from one form to another and compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system. Students...