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What's My BMI?
Students construct the Metric Pyramid from the handout. They use the Metric Pyramid to convert from standard to metric measure and vice versa. They compute their own Body Mass Index.
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A Penny for Your Height
Young scholars investigate measurement. In this fifth/sixth grade mathematics lesson, students explore the relationship between inches and centimeters. Young scholars measure their height in inches or centimeters and convert...
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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, students solve 20 problems. A metric units of length conversion chart is provided on the worksheet.
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Length Word Problems
Who has the longest cell phone? Find this and other wacky measurement scenarios in this set of length word problems. There are 10 problems here, and scholars show their work for each in a provided space. They determine lengths given how...
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Perimeter of Polygons in Word Problems
Can your scholars find the perimeter of Peter's square of gold? They examine the shape and are given it's four equal side measurements in millimeters. Learners solve for the perimeter and should be reminded to include units in their...
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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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The Mathematician And The Archaeologist
Students decorate clay pots and destroy them in order to learn the techniques of modern-day archaeologists and practice mathematical measurements. This is an exciting lesson suitable for Social Studies, Math, Science, or Art classroom.
AIMS Education Foundation
Classroom Olympics
As the Summer Olympics are approaching, incorporate Olympic-type games into the classroom. From straw javelin to cotton ball shot put, these games are sure to keep leaners engaged. The best part is that there is math involved! Pupils...
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How Big is it?
Students review the units of the metric system, convert from the US system of units of measure to the metric system, and estimate measures before converting between the two systems of measurement.
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The Shadow Knows: Student Worksheet
Pairs of pupils get together in order to measure the heights and lengths of their shadows. They use these measurements in order to predict the height of other friends in class. A good activity to practice measuring things that cannot be...
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Line Segments and Dimensions
Fifth graders explore measurement. In this measurement activity, 5th graders review fractions, simplifying and using rulers to practice measuring by inches and centimeters. Students are shown how to measure and given...
CPO Science
Physics Skill and Practice Worksheets
Stop wasting energy searching for physics resources, this comprehensive collection of worksheets has you covered. Starting with introductions to the scientific method, dimensional analysis, and graphing data, these skills practice...
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Equivalent Lengths
Use these worksheets during your equivalent length unit. There are three separate worksheets with 10-12 problems each. Your class must fill in the appropriate number that is equivalent to the one presented. A conversion cheat sheet is...
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Convert A Larger Metric Unit to a Smaller One
In this metric conversion worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which larger units are converted to smaller units. Included are conversions of weight, distance and capacity. There are no hints or examples.
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Conversion of Measurement
Students practice converting measurements using System Internationale (SI). (The metric system is now called System Internationale.) In groups, students measure various objects in the room using the SI system and the standard unit of...
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Units of Measure
For this metric units of measurement worksheet, students read information about estimating lengths and masses, then solve 65 problems. Sample problems with solutions are included.
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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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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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Metric Capers
Young scholars participate in a metric measurement game. In this metric system lesson, students evaluate metric measurements using various objects in their environment.
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How Much is a Million?
Fifth graders explore the relationship between customary and metric units of measurement. Through discussion and hands-on activities, they discover how units of measurement are related. Students create a millions book to aid in their...
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Art and the Golden Ration
Students manipulate several metric measuring devices to become competent in their use. Students work cooperatively to complete a worksheet based on the Golden Ration. Students observe example of sculptures from different cultures and...
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Metric Conversions
Students translate a mathematical idea from one form to another. They compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system.