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Metric Conversion
Fifth graders access prior knowledge to complete a do now using metric conversion. In this metric conversion lesson, 5th graders will respond to problems and analyze for a possible mnemonic device.
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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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Rotation Sensor Challenge
Students participate in a challenge to construct a rotation sensor with the highest degree of accuracy and repeatability. They conduct computer analysis of their sensor using repeated trial.
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Optional Laboratory: Calculating Board Footage in a Tree
Students work together to complete an experiment calculating the amount of board footage in a tree. They record their data and answer questions at the end of the lesson. They create their own hypothesis as well.
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Oh Nuts! - Calories Count
High schoolers measure and record the mass of the nut to be tested to the nearest 0.01 gram.
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Hurricanes-Disasters In the Making
Sixth graders discover the proper methods for plotting hurricanes while developing their understanding of hurricanes by researching and gathering tracking data from technological sources. Students develop a newsletter about hurricanes,...
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Germs Make Me Sick
Young scholars work in pairs, first doubling each number with pencil and paper, and checking it with a calculator.
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Understanding Celsius
Student read both Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures on thermometers. They covert the temperatures and write poems to show understanding.
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Solar System Distance Activity
Students examine the distances between the Sun, planets, and smaller objects in the Solar System. They design a model using beads that shows the scale distances of the Solar System using astronomical units converted into a 10 centimeter...
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24 Hour to 12 Hour Clock Conversion
In this time conversion worksheet, students convert times in a 24 hour clock format to times using 12 hour clock convention. Worksheet includes link to answers and additional worksheets.
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24 Hour to 12 Hour Clock Conversion #1
For this conversion worksheet, students convert times from 24 hour clock format to 12 hour clock convention. Worksheet includes link to answers and additional worksheets.
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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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CheMATHstry That Sticks Right to You
Students find the percent composition of sugar in the gum. In this chemistry lesson, students calculate percent error from the experiment. They use dimensional analysis to convert between units.
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Team Puzzles
Fourth graders work in co-operative teams of four to complete a puzzle. Each student initially works independently, and then the team jointly puts together the four shapes they have individually made, to complete the puzzle.
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Rice Problem
In this measurement conversion worksheet, middle schoolers solve and complete 35 different problems. First, they read the passage and determine if they could have passed the examination described. Then, students find how much processed...
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Cutting Sandwiches
Students discuss shapes and their characteristics. As a class, they explore shapes made from a square. Students explore triangles, squares, fractions of a square such as a half and a quarter. Individually, they complete worksheets, and...
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Micropipette and the Metric System
Students practice measuring the correct volume using micropipette. For this biology lesson, students determine the correct micropipette tip to use when transferring fluid. They convert metric volume from one unit to another.
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Aldridge Sawmill - The Story in Numbers
Seventh graders practice math skills while becoming familiar with Texas' "Boom & Bust" economy and the natural history of the east Texas Piney Woods. They utilize worksheets and websites imbedded in this plan.
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Aldridge Sawmill - The Story in Numbers
Seventh graders view overhead maps of Texas, explore history of Aldrige Sawmill, and practice math skills while becoming familiar with Texas' "Boom & Bust" economy and natural history of east Texas Piney Woods.
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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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Aldridge Sawmill -- The Story in Numbers
Seventh graders view a recent transparency of the average rainfall zones of the state of Texas. Using another transparency, they identify the Piney Woods subregion of the Gulf Coastal Plain and locate national forests and sawmills. ...
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Squirt
Fourth graders using the idea of "how many more squirts" fill a container to develop multiplicative thinking. They also investigate the idea of conservation of volume when working with oddly shaped containers. They attempt to use...
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Water Quality And pH
Young scholars determine the pH level of water and its effect on aquatic plants and brine shrimp eggs. This is a three part lesson that leads the student through the development of an understanding of water pH. They form a hypothesis and...
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Sorting
Students examine Library organization. In this logic lesson, students watch a Between the Lions episode and consider how the library has been organized. Students each list their 3 favorite book titles and how they would classify them....