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Digital Smiles
Explore metric measurement, recording data, and creating an electronic spreadsheet displaying results with your math class. Scholars will measure the length of their smiles, record the measurements, and represent the results on an...
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Using Grams and Kilograms
Practice the metric system with this basic worksheet. Guided by a fun illustration of a mouse, students problem solve using a balance scale. Two graphic organizers allow them to record their findings in grams and kilograms.
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Now That's Using Your Head!
Explore linear measurement. Scholars will measure the circumference of their head and the distance they can jump. Information is recorded, averages are calculated, and a data table is completed. They then determine possible relationships...
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The Search for Centimeters
Investigate the length of various objects in metrics! In this measurement lesson, 2nd graders estimate and find the length of objects in the classroom using centimeters.
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Centimetres and Millimetres
For this measurement worksheet, students convert centimetres to millimetres and millimetres to centimetres. Normal objects are used for examples of measurement.
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The Pasture and the Fence
Beginning geometers use tiles and grid paper to draw and calculate perimeter and area. Rectangles of different sizes are created and then measured to build understanding. The one-inch grid sheet referenced is attached.
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Pumpkin Play
Have you ever examined a pumpkin and estimated the number of lines it has? In this math lesson plan, students count the actual number of lines, record and graph the results. They investigate the circumference, weight and buoyancy of the...
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How Thick Is a Soda Can I?
The humble soda can gets the geometric treatment in an activity that links math and science calculations. After a few basic assumptions are made and discussed, surface area calculations combine with density information to develop an...
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Converting Units of Capacity, Weight, Mass, Time and Area
For this math worksheet, students practice converting the measurements from one form to another using capacity, weight, mass, time , and area.
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Relating to Metric Measurement
Students study metric measurements in the sport of track. In this metric measurement lesson plan, students watch a video clip to help them understand the different starting points for a track race. Students discuss the size of a meter...
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The Largest Metric Measurements
In this measurements worksheet, students recognize metric measurements. Students choose the largest metric measurement in each of the fifteen problems.
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Metric Measurement Conversion
In this metric measurement conversions learning exercise, students write equivalent measures for a set of 21 metric measurements. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Determining Largest Metric Measurement
In this metric measurement worksheet, students circle the greatest measurement given out of a total of 3, 15 sets total. Worksheet includes a link to additional activities.
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Metric Measurement of Length
In this metric measurement of length learning exercise, learners answer six questions about estimating, definition and use of a ruler.
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Measure, Use of Measure
Students explore how to convert one metric to to another. For this metric unit lesson students are given a worksheet and asked to answer the questions and give and explanation to the class of how they got their answer.
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Explore Metric Units of Length problem solving 12.6
In this exploring metric units of length worksheet, students estimate, measure with paper clips, measure with centimeter and millimeter rulers, and convert centimeters to milliliters. Students write five answers.
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Metric System
Students solve problems using the metric system. In this algebra lesson, students convert between the metric system and the Imperial system. They use these two systems to solve real life problems.
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Jelly Bean Math
Students estimate, measure, compute, and create patterns using jelly beans. In small groups, they solve various calculations, place jelly beans into groups, invent a new flavor, create a pattern, and complete a worksheet.
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Multiply Mixed Measurements
In this multiplication of mixed measurements worksheet, students multiply mixed standard and metric units of capacity and length. Students solve nine problems.
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Measuring Units and Tools practice 18.7
In this identifying units and tools to measure worksheet, students observe pictures of objects, circle the standard or metric unit needed and the correct tool to measure. Students answer eight questions.
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How Can You Measure This?
Third graders work in small groups to complete a number of investigations in which they have to use measurement. They determine the fractional part of the newspaper that is used for news, sports, etc. They compare their height to their...
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The Smallest Metric Measurements
In this metric measurement worksheet, students solve 15 problems in which three metric measurements in a series are analyzed. Students circle the smallest metric measurement in each problem.
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Explore Metric Units of Length
In this exploring metric units of lengths, students measure and estimate distances in centimeters and millimeters. Students answer nine problems.
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Math and Measurement
Students use the correct tool to measure distances. In this geometry lesson, students use an odometer and ruler correctly as they study maps. They describe how far way something is.