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Discovery Education

Discovering Math: Beginning Measurement

For Teachers K - 2nd
Weight, time, length, cost, and mass are all things we can measure. Learners are introduced to the concepts they'll need to know before embarking on any measurement adventure. They are introduced to each type of measurement and types of...
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Curated OER

Dance and Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine human body movements by measuring the choreography of a dance.  In this physical education lesson, 2nd graders participate in a creative dance which is based on specific movements of each limb, which students...
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Curated OER

Cylinder Volume Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders define the formula for cylinders and use it to solve real world problems. In this geometry lesson, pupils differentiate between area, perimeters, 2D shapes, 3D shapes, and volume of prisms, cylinders and spheres. They...
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Curated OER

Circular Trigonometric Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Pre-calculus/Trigonometry worksheet, students estimate the amplitude, period, and horizontal and vertical translations of a graph and find a rule that models the data. The three page worksheet contains fourteen problems. Answers...
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University of Houston

Volume for Rectangular Prisms

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Upper graders define perimeter and area of a rectangle, estimate numbers of cubes and determine the maximum amount that will fit in a given space. In this math lesson, pupils complete related worksheet, build prisms and find volume and...
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Curated OER

Problem Solving and the Sports Page

For Teachers 4th
The use of box scores from baseball games is the foundation of this math lesson. Organize your class into groups of four, and give identical box scores from a baseball game that was just played. Have them create word problems from the...
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Curated OER

Using Proportions to Solve Problems

For Teachers 6th
Skittles and math? Pupils will work as a class to determine how many orange Skittles are in a large bag by using proportions. They will problem solve, estimate, and share their thinking. Then, they will each receive a small bag of...
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Curated OER

Around the Town

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In the world of GPS, make sure your kids can still read maps and determine distances between locations. You will need neighborhood street maps, ideally of your class' home turf. Ask kids questions about different locations in relation to...
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Curated OER

Guess the Weight, Height, or Length Worksheet

For Students K - 1st
Kids can estimate weight, length, and height. Here, they circle the measurement that best describes the length, height, or weight of 10 different objects. 
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Multiplication and Division of Radicals: Totally Radical Dude's Height

For Students 8th - 10th
Watch as your learners reach even loftier heights of understanding. Individuals use a slider to estimate the height of a person whose height is given in radical form. Rationalizing the denominator comes in handy here.
Activity
101 Questions

Yellow Starbursts

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Let the task burst your mind. Scholars estimate the frequency that both Starbursts in a pack are yellow out of 287 packs. They apply probability concepts to complete the sweet task.
Activity
101 Questions

The Ticket Roll

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This is your ticket to understanding estimation. Scholars estimate the number of tickets on a ticket roll. To perform the task, they use pictures and given dimensions of a ticket roll and of a single ticket and apply concepts of area and...
Activity
101 Questions

Coin Counting

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Cash in on a great resource. After watching a video of a coin counter, pupils estimate the number of coins and the amount of money they see. They then use additional given information and systems of equations to find the actual values.
Activity
101 Questions

Hot Dog Eating

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
It's extremely important to pace yourself. Scholars watch portions of a video of the 2014 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Using pictures that show one contestant's number of hot dogs at various times, they use rates to estimate how many...
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Curated OER

Menu Mania

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of estimating by watching a video, and discussing the strategies for estimation. They estimate the costs for various menu items, then calculate the exact amount spent.
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EdHelper

Weight

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this estimate weight worksheet, students study the illustrated image and estimate how much the object weighs. Students circle the best estimate for the 9 problems.
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Curated OER

Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are given a brown paper sack filled with different types of object for them to measure. They are to first estimate the length and then measure them in centimeters and millimeters.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math: Road Trip

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use road maps to calculate the distance between two locations. They estimate the cost for fuel and the miles per gallon. They consider other factors such as geography, road conditions, and traffic that may impact the cost.
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Curated OER

How Much Does a Bear Weigh?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils estimate how many children in their class it would take to equal the mass of one adult bear. They then weigh and record their measurement on a chart to check their estimate.
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Curated OER

Lesson Plan for Fontana Mines

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students estimate and compute with rational numbers. They compare, order and convert among fractions, decimals and percents. Students analyze problems to determine if there is sufficient or extraneous data to solve.
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Curated OER

Daily Upkeep 6

For Teachers 4th
In this multiplication worksheet, 4th graders complete a quick math sheet where they first solve a problem on how many walked. Then, they identify and solve how they would find a paired number set in a table. Finally, students identify...
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Curated OER

Study Buddies: Using Front-End Estimation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to estimate equations using front-end estimation. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

When Close Enough is Good Enough

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners describe the difference between an estimate and a guess. They create reasonable estimates based on observation and hands-on activities. They synthesize estimated based on interaction with online activities.
Worksheet
Curated OER

House of Math

For Students 3rd
In this estimation instructional activity, 3rd graders study the 6 dimensions of a sketch of a house. Students estimate and measure 6 different sides of the house. Students check off each of 6 items that are longer than 1 decimeter.

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