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Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions
Playing with matches (unlit, of course) becomes an engaging learning experience in this fun instructional unit. Teach pupils how to apply properties of exponential functions to solve problems. They differentiate between quadratic and...
Bowland
Sundials!
Time to learn about sundials. Scholars see how to build sundials after learning about Earth's rotation and its relation to time. The unit describes several different types of possible sundials, so choose the one that fits your needs — or...
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A Metric World
Pupils convert English to metric units. In this math lesson, students give examples of measurements they encounter in their daily lives. The share their answers in class.
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Measurement, Perimeter and Area
Learners explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement instructional activity, students collect data about themselves such as height, finger length, neck circumference, foot length, and other body measurements. Learners cut...
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Math Lesson: Just How Many is a "Million Dead"?
Students are able to convert large numbers into meaningful ratios. They are able to conceptualize 1 million. Students grapple with the concept of a million. They use this activity to convey the idea of millions by converting war death...
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Decimals, Meters, Centimeters: Taking It Further
In this decimal, meter and centimeter worksheet, students 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 place...
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Bison Eating
Fifth graders use metric measurement to study the amount a bison eats. In this measurement instructional activity, 5th graders watch a video about bison and discuss the amount of food they eat. Students weigh their food trays at lunch...
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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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Weight And Mass Conversions
In this conversions worksheet, students complete 8 problems where they convert amounts of weight and mass including pounds, tons, ounces, milligrams, and more.
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Metric System Conversions
In this metric system conversion worksheet, students convert a set of given measurement. A chart is given at the top of the page for reference. A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Stepping Out
Learners calculate the length of their pace when walking and running and compare them with the other students' paces. Using tape measurers and calculators, they enter their data in a table, calculate the paces, and calculate the pace of...
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Science Test - Metrics
In this metric units worksheet, learners complete problems where they convert metric units to different metric units. Students complete 20 problems.
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Spaced Out
Students explore the transit of Venus and the information that this minieclipse provides about the distance between the Earth and the sun. They create their own astronomical units.
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Metric Units of Mass: Homework
In this mass measurement worksheet, students find the missing numbers by converting the metric units of mass. Students then study the pictures and choose the better estimate of the mass of each. Students compare the final metric units by...
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Solar Speed
Students perform unit conversion. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the distance and speed of a solar car. They graph their result as speed versus distance and analyze it.
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Conversions
In this measurements worksheet, students review how metric conversions work and the prefixes associated with the conversions. Then students complete 27 problems, 1 short answer, 14 matching, and 7 fill in the blank questions.
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Changing Metric Units
In this changing metric units learning exercise, students use their problem solving skills to solve 64 problems that require them to convert weight measurements.
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Metric Measurement Conversions
In this metric measurement learning exercise, students convert units of liquid measure within the metric system. This one-page document contains 28 metric conversion problems.
Carnegie Mellon University
Battery Workshop
Introduce your class to the workings and parts of a battery-operated circuit. Pairs of pupils use lemons to make batteries and measure voltage and current with a multimeter. An accompanying worksheet is used for recording values and...
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Digger and the Gang
Help online friends Digger and Sprat from the BBC series to solve math problems! In a series of activities, your class will use data sets to calculate measurements, averages, means, and probabilities. The class completes worksheets and...
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Kaffee - und Teegesellschaften: German Foods
Introduce your Language students to the culture and 19th century German custom of serving coffee and cake at small parties. They read old cookbooks, sort recipes, prepare foods, compare old German recipes to recipes from home and convert...
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Biomass: Biogas Generator
It's a gas. Middle schoolers build a biogas generator following the directions in this resource. After a few days of observation, they demonstrate that the gas given off by the decomposing manure is flammable. The activity concludes as...
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Measuring New Heights
Eighth graders explore the metric system. After a class demonstration, they complete a worksheet on converting metric units. In groups, 8th graders measure their height. They graph the results of the classroom. They convert heights...
