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Nonstandard Measurement
Students find a partner with the same finger, arm and foot span as they have. In this nonstandard measurement lesson, students compare the length of their index finger, arm and feet. Students who don't match anyone find the...
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Let's Measure
Students measure shells using 3 different methods. In this measurement lesson, students work in two groups to measure the length of a shell using two different units of measure. The groups compare their results, measure the...
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Measuring Inches
First graders measure the length of pipe cleaners to form worms using rulers to focus on inches. They record their results and graph the measurement of each pipe cleaner. They measure their pipe cleaner "worms" in various colors and...
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House of Math
In this estimation instructional activity, 3rd graders study the 6 dimensions of a sketch of a house. Students estimate and measure 6 different sides of the house. Students check off each of 6 items that are longer than 1 decimeter.
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Similarity of Length, Area, and Volume
In this similarity worksheet, students determine the length, area and volume of similar figures. This three-page worksheet contains explanations, examples, and 20 problems. Answers are provided on page three.
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Handy Measurement: Using Non-Standard Measuring Tools
Students examine different types of non-standard measurement. In this measuring lesson, students utilize their fingers, palms and feet as measuring tools. Students discuss the difference between measuring using parts of their body and...
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Finding the Distance in Length
In this distance worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include determining the distance in various equations. First, they solve each of the problems by showing their steps taken. Then, students determine...
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Using Trigonometry to Find Lengths
In this trigonometry activity, students use trigonometric ratios to find the length of a missing side. This four-page activity contains 18 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on the last two pages of the activity.
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Liquid Measurements
Learners explore the concept of liquid measurements. In this liquid measurement lesson, students convert liquid measurements from cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
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Units of Measure
In this units of measure activity, students mentally convert measured units within the metric system. This three-page activity contains two-pages. Answers are provided beside each question.
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How Long Are These Lengths? (#2)
For this measurement worksheet, student measure 10 pictures of common objects using a paper clip. Students then measure in inches.
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Inch Measurements
In these two measuring lines in inches worksheets, students measure different lengths of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines. Students write 19 answers.
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What Is a Radian?
Here's an algebra II activity that strives to make the concept of a radian less abstract and more conceptual. It takes a hands-on approach to exploring the idea of a radian and allows individuals to develop a definition of a...
Common Core Sheets
Determining Area with Square Units
Third graders measure area by counting unit squares inside a rectangle.
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Measuring Up!
Students 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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Estimate and Measure Length
In this length worksheet, students estimate how many cubes long items are, then measure, record and compare actual lengths. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Everyday Measurements
Fourth graders practice measuring items with unconventional methods. In this measurement prediction lesson plan, 4th graders estimate the length of items a teacher brings to class and record their predictions. Students...
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Metric Measuring
Students design their dream gardens and work together to build a class model. They use software to create a virtual model. They only use metric measurements.
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Measuring Length in Centimeters and Millimeters
In this measurement worksheet, 2nd graders measure 6 pictures of pencils using millimeters and centimeters. They draw lines using the given measures in millimeters and centimeters.
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Measurements
In this measurement learning exercise, students measure the length and height of different objects given to them. Students complete 3 problems total.
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Measure Hunt
Second graders measure classroom objects using metric and English rulers to find object which meet preset lengths given to each small group. The group draws pictures of the objects they found meeting their preset limits and present them...
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Measuring Rectangle Areas
In this math worksheet, students learn the formula for measuring the area of a rectangle by reading the information and looking at the diagram. Students find rectangular objects and measure the areas.
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Measure Twice, Cut Once
Elementary schoolers learn about metric units and how they are used by engineers. They learn how engineers use the units to measure mass, distance, and volume. Then, they estimate measurements of units, and compare them to actual...
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Math Review for Grade 2 (2.3)
In this math review for grade 2 (2.3) worksheet, 2nd graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about measurement and geometric shapes.