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How Tall, How Short, How Faraway

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders determine the correct unit of measure to use for different situations. In this measuring lesson, 2nd graders are introduced to different unit of measure. Students study the origin of measurement and practice measuring....
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Explore Customary Units of Length - Practice 12.1

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Give pupils a ruler and this worksheet so that they can practice measuring down to the quarter inch! Drawings of six various objects are depicted for them to apply their measurement skills to. The assignment concludes with one...
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Finding the Sum of the Exterior and Interior Angles of a Polygon

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students find the sum of the angles of a polygon and construct a polygon given the number of sides. In this polygon lesson plan, students draw large polygons on the floor of the room. They measure the length of each side and the interior...
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Bending Light Waves to Magnify

For Students 8th - 10th
In this magnification worksheet, learners read about how lenses magnify images and how to determine the magnification of an image. Students divide ten by the focal length which is found to be the measurement from the center of the lens...
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Introductory Module

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the non-standard method of measurement and compare it to the metric system of measurement. In this introductory module lesson, 3rd graders discover the scientific observation. Students also develop communication...
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Sliding Along

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the concept of linear measurements and how they work. Coins are used to reinforce the process.
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Metric Meals

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate metric measurements. In this metric measurement lesson, 6th graders explore mass, capacity, and length. Students examine graduated cylinders and balance scales to obtain measurements. Resources are provided.
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Mass: Applying and Interpreting

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars rotate through six studying stations solving problems that involve applying and interpreting aspects of mass. They solve various word problems, and measure the contents of cans and calculate the mass of two cans.
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Graphing Toad/ Frog Respiration

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students measure respiratory rates on live toads, and the effect water temperature has on their findings.  In this scientific method lesson, students record their findings and present them in a graph, comparing the results.
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Pan Balance: Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of equivalence as it relates to comparing concrete objects to determine greater or lesser attributes such as length and weight. In this pan balance-shapes lesson, students make estimations while verifying...
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Measure the Lines

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this measuring worksheet, students cut out a measuring bar and use it to measure and color designated matching numbers.
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Measuring Lines in Cm 1

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this measurements instructional activity, learners measure the various lines and then write the lengths in centimeters on the provided lines.
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Measurement Practice

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this measurement worksheet, students match correct units of measurement with objects, drawing lines to connect the 2, then determine whether centimeters or meters would be used for given heights and lengths. Worksheet contains links...
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Error in Measurement

For Students 7th - 8th
In this measurement instructional activity, students use a measuring tape to measure suggested items located in the classroom, such a table or desk. Students measure to the nearest 1/16th of an inch. They calculate the surface area of...
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Measurements In The Metric System

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure items around the classroom using meter sticks. In this measurement lesson plan, 3rd graders are taught how to measure the length of an item with a meter stick. Inches, centimeters, millimeters, decimeters, and...
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Measuring Mania

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders turn into measuring maniacs with this activity! With real world objects, 2nd graders practice measuring accurately to the nearest inch and centimeter. After a lecture/demo, students practice with a worksheet imbedded in...
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Introduction to Measuring Length in Customary Units

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore customary units of measurement. Students use yardsticks, rulers, and adding machine paper to measure specific units as directed by the teacher. Through completing this hands-on activity, they actively investigate units...
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Measure This!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students estimate the measurement in centimeters for common classroom objects. They check their estimations, discuss the differences and write a paragraph summarizing the activity.
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Estimating Lengths and Measurement

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this estimating and measuring worksheet, students first draw four estimating length problems on paper and then type in their answers and check their answers online as they go. Students also change twenty-four lengths into centimeters...
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Learning to Measure

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore measuring with English unit rulers. They practice measuring in fractions of inches. Students discuss how to place the ruler when measuring an object. They begin measuring using rulers with 1/4 inch increments and...
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Metric System 2 Word Search

For Students 9th - 10th
In this measurement worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to science. There are ten words/phrases located in the puzzle.
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Koala Lou Measurement

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this centimeter measurement instructional activity, students measure the jumps of five Australian animals in the Bush Olympics. Students record the lengths in centimeters and declare a winner.
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Measure for Measure

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young mathematicians work to recognize the relationship between their scale models of the Joides research vessel and the real vessel. They calculate the relationships between various parts of the ship using fractions, ratios, and...
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British Units of Measurement: Pounds, Pence, Meters, Centimeters

For Students 4th - 6th
For this British units of measurement worksheet, students answer 8 questions in which they either estimate and then add pounds and pence, or they measure a length using meters and centimeters. Students can determine whether their...

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