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Area

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this area learning exercise, learners use square models or grid paper, estimate, then find the area of given shapes. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Explore Area: Practice

For Students 4th - 5th
In this area worksheet, students estimate the are of each shaded figure using the square units. Students then answer two test prep questions about area.
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Where's My Bot?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars estimate geographic position based on speed and air travel.  In GPS lesson students use GPS to estimate the set and drift of currents. 
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Weight - Ounces and Pounds

For Students 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders estimate how much each of 9 objects weighs in ounces and pounds. They circle the answer that gives the best estimate of the weight of objects which include a key, an elephant, a chair, and a...
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Length

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measurement activity, students study the illustrated image and estimate how long the object is. Students circle the answer that gives the best estimate for the 9 problems.
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Length

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this length worksheet, students estimate how long each objects is in the 9 examples. Students then circle the answer that gives the best estimate.
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Metric Olympic Games

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students participate in a metric Olympics. In this metric measurement lesson, students participate in 6 events that require them to predict, estimate, and measure lengths, masses, and area in metric units.
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How Many Pancake Tortoises

For Teachers 3rd
In this mathematics lesson, 3rd graders estimate how many pancake tortoises they think it will take to reach the height of a giraffe.  Students watch a video and take notes before they begin the estimation process
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Find the Hidden Cubes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this hidden cubes worksheet, students estimate the volume of solid figures, then build the figure using cubes. Students then find the exact volume of the cubed figures. Answers included on page 2.
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Measuring with Body Units

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this measuring with body units worksheet, students read examples of unusual units of length based on the body, then use these measurements to record estimated and actual length measurements of 5 common objects.
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Estimating Products: Which is Closer?

For Students 4th
In this estimating products learning exercise, 4th graders are given a target number in ten problems, they first estimate which of two equations will yield a product closer to but less than the other, then they multiply both equations.
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Measuring By Hand

For Students 4th - 5th
In this measuring by hand worksheet, students first use a ruler to measure then use their cubit and thumbs to estimate lengths in inches and complete an 'analyze it' and 'explore' question. 
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Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems.  In this using ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems lesson, 8th graders estimate the cost of a road trip.  Students estimate the distance...
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Estimating Butterflies

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this estimation worksheet, students estimate how many butterflies are in the picture and have 25 or 55 to choose from. Students estimate and eventually count 25 butterflies.
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Classifying and Measuring Angles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the three types of angles. In this math lesson, 5th graders estimate the measure of angles and draw the angles using a protractor.
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Determining the Amount of Transpiration from a Schoolyard Tree

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars calculate the amount of water transpired by a single leaf and estimate that transpired by an entire rainforest.
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Estimation and Measurement

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use unconventional units of measure to estimate and measure.
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Is the Price Right?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners listen to the book, Arthur's Funny Money, then play The Price is Right game to estimate and to chart the price of items to the nearest $1.00 and $10.00. They check their estimates by counting out the actual amount in play money.
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Measure Me!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use nonstandard concrete methods to estimate and record measurements of their body.
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HOW IS PH DETERMINED?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners estimate the pH based on the use of an unknown substance, determine whether an unknown substance is acid, base or neutral, and evaluate, by the pH determination, which of the unknowns is the strongest acid or base.
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The Price is Right, So Let's Make Change

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students estimate, calculate, and count back the amount of change needed from purchases made during small group activities.
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CHARTING THE COURSE

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students uses atlases, maps, and Web resources to determine the distance, driving time, and amount of money they need to make the trip (estimates should include hotel/motel stays, meals, and souvenirs).
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Shake, Rattle And Roll: Studying the Effects of an Earthquake

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students gauge earthquake intensity by reviewing firsthand accounts. They use the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale and newspaper articles to estimate the strength and effects of a past earthquake.
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Sort It Out! Size It Up!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, estimate amounts in various jars. They sort each jar from least to greatest amount.

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