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The Shadow Knows - Measuring Other Students
Eighth graders measure height and shadow length of other students on a sunny day and develop a ratio. They apply the ratio to other students and objects using shadows to determine height.
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Measure Your Body
Young scholars measure their bodies. In this math lesson, students record their height and weight. Young scholars measure themselves in six months and observe any changes.
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Metric 1 Word Search Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
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My Metric System Smile
In this measurement worksheet, students measure their smile and the smiles of people in their group using centimeters and millimeters. Students combine their data with their classmates' data to analyze and write a brief conclusion.
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Metric Measurement
Students use, read and write with metric units. They practice converting from larger to smaller units. Afterwards, they construct a scale drawing of a bridge. In addition, they construct these two designs, using the same scale of 1cm to...
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Metric System Word Search Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept of using measurement in the metric system. The vocabulary words are emphasized.
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to taking measurements with the metric system. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Metrics 2 Word Search
In this mathematics terminology worksheet, students identify and locate various terms related to measurement and the metric system. There are nine words to locate in the puzzle.
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Metrics Vocab Word Search
In this mathematics terminology worksheet, students identify and locate various terms related to measurement and the metric system. There are ten words located in the puzzle.
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Metric Vocabulary Word Search
In this mathematics terminology activity, students identify and locate various terms related to the metric system and measurement. There are ten words located in the puzzle.
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Measurement Mystery
Fourth graders participate in an activity measuring length, weight and capacity. They incorporate physical movements to help them explore measurement.
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Metrics 1 Word Search Puzzle
In this math instructional activity, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
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Introduction to Measures of Central Tendency and Variability
Students calculate the mean, median, mode, range, and interquartile range for a set of data. They create a box and whisker plot using paper, pencil and technology.
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Modeling Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Create models to demonstrate multiplication and division of fractions. Using fraction tiles to model fractions, pupils explore fractions on a ruler and use pattern blocks to multiply and divide. They also create number lines with fractions.
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Scale Models
With instructions to adapt the activities for any grade K-12, any teacher can incorporate the concept of scale into the classroom with a simple, yet effective lesson.
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Speed Challenge
In this science learning exercise, students create a race track and mark each distance as stated. Then they perform each task and record the time it takes them for each. Students also record their data from the experiment into the chart...
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Health Science: Back to Basics
This lesson focuses on unit conversion, proportions, ratios, exponents, and the metric system. Discuss measurement with your math class and demonstrate how to solve several health-science word problems. Give learners a chance to visit an...
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How Big Is Your Smile?
Pupils measure their smile with a piece of string, which is then measured on a ruler (metric of course!). They take a piece of string and cut it to the length that matches their smile and then measure it with a ruler.
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Investigation - How Tall is the Average Sixth Grader?
Pupils will measure each other and record the data in inches. They will use a stem and leaf plot to display data and figure out the average height of the students in a class. The other statistical data will be collected like the mode and...
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Centimeters and Meters
In this metric measurement worksheet, students solve 4 story problems in which lengths are estimated. Students circle the better estimate from two choices and draw a picture to explain.
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Complete the Unit Conversions
In this metric units of length conversion practice worksheet, learners solve 20 problems. A metric units of length conversion chart is provided on the worksheet.
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Converting Meters and Centimeters (A)
In this converting measurements worksheet, students review the meter to centimeter and centimeter to meter conversion rules. Students then convert the given measurements and solve 24 problems.
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Converting Centimeters and Millimeters (B)
In this converting measurements worksheet, students review the measurement conversions for centimeter to millimeter and millimeter to centimeters. Students solve 24 problems.
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Liters
In this liquid measurement learning exercise, 2nd graders find containers in their home and fill in a chart with the estimate and actual measurement that each one holds in liters. They choose whether a glue jar holds liters or...