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Measuring Length
In this measuring length worksheet, students learn to use a rule to measure distances. Students measure the lines to the nearest centimeter. Students finish by drawing lines using a ruler and the given measurements.
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Weight-The Metric System
In this metric system weight worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to view correct answers or print page.
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Metric System
For this measurement worksheet, students use the list of commonly used prefixes in the metric system to write each of the given equivalences for mass measurement. Then they state the names of each of the listed units on the sheet.
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Scientific Notation And Metric Conversion Worksheet
In this scientific notation and metric conversion worksheet, students problem solve six converting equations involving ordinary notation, scientific notation, measurements and square meters.
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Metric 1 Word Search
For this word search worksheet, students locate words related to the metric system. The word list includes length, scale, and quantity.
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Conversions and Rates
For this conversions and rates worksheet, learners solve 10 different word problems that include using metric conversions and rates to solve each problem. First, they determine the number of milliliters needed for the correct dosage of...
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Weight Conversion Chart
In this math activity, students read the weight conversion chart in order to solve problems as they are given for measurement.
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Choose the Units: Quiz
Quiz the class on which unit of measure would be most appropriate when determining the weight, volume, height, or distance of eight different objects. This quiz reviews liters, kilometers, milligrams, and centimeters.
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Converting Units
In this converting units instructional activity, students solve 10 different problems that include using metric units in each. They complete each listed unit of measurement by converting each to its proper length, capacity, or mass....
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Gimli Glider—Anecdotes for Chemistry Teachers
What's the moral of this story? Units save lives! Teach measurement conversion through storytelling in a quick math-based lesson. Young scientists learn how one country's decision to swap from imperial to metric standard units caused an...
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Trees and Carbon
You'll find everything but the kitchen sink here ... or just a carbon sink. In the activity, pairs or groups of middle school learners go outside and measure a tree's circumference and height to estimate its carbon storage potential and...
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Measurement: 2D and 3D
Students solve volume problems. In this geometry lesson, the class watches a video about clean water (link provided) and individuals compare the volume of different prisms, including an actual drinking glass. Extension activities include...
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Introduction to Flight: A Math, Science and Technology Integrated Project
Seventh graders review graphing procedures and practice locating points using x,y coordinates. Students calculate the areas of the top and bottom surfaces of the airfoil. They construct a test model of the airfoil.
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Mass Measurement
Middle schoolers explore geometry by completing a physics activity on-line. In this mass measurement lesson, pupils define the terms mass, volume, and density and identify their relationship with each other. They complete an on-line...
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Make Me Metric
Students discover the need for standard units of measurement. They be engaged in estimation, problem solving, and use of measurement tools to begin an understanding of the metric system.
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Metrics and Standard Units
Young scholars compare units of measure. In this metrics and standard units instructional activity, students estimate and compare standard units of measure with the metric system. They complete internet research on the...
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The Metric System
Learners convert measurements within the metric system. In this measurement lesson, students explore the different units of the metric system and practice converting numbers from one unit to another.
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Measuring Marvels
Students discover how units of measurement help people to categorize objects. In this measurement lesson, students discuss various units of measurement, use creativity to invent new possible units of measure, and learn the history of...
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Measuring Up!
Young scholars draw lines of certain lengths by using appropriate measuring tools. In this measurement lesson plan, students determine which measurement tools would be best to draw specific lengths to make a barn.
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Measure Object Using English and Metric Systems
Students are able to measure various objects using English and metric systems within half of the smallest unit of the measurement device. Students identify units of length, volume, mass and temperature according to International System...
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Place Value: Metric System
In this metric system worksheet, students read about metric and place value relationships, examine some sample problems, and then complete 5 conversion charts.
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Metric Conversions
For this metric conversion worksheet, students convert measurements within the metric system. They determine the proper procedure, multiplication or division, prior to converting. This two-page worksheet contains 11 problems.
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Measurement Conversion
In this measurement learning exercise, students convert 10 metric units of measurement to standard or English units for liquids, mass, and length. This learning exercise is printable and no answers are available.
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Measurements In The Metric System
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...