Youngsters improve their measuring and counting skills using sunflowers. They view pictures painted by Van Gogh. Everyone works in groups to measure sunflowers and record their findings, and they all use sunflower seeds to create...

Use this fun activity with youngsters learning how to use rules for measurement. Each is provided with six steps that direct them to draw specific things with specific heights or lengths. For example, they start by drawing a tree that is...

Get your youngsters using rules! For this challenge, they measure the shapes that make up a house and a tree to practice measuring in centimeters. Then, they write down the equation for each shape. (Example: 4+6+4+6.) Finally, they...

Geometers explore mathematics by completing an object measurement worksheet. They utilize a variety of candy bars and rulers to conduct a measurement experiment in class. They complete worksheets as a group based on the measurement...

Here is a good, cross-curricular measurement and estimation activity. Learners practice measuring paper strips to create an art project. This is a great way to introduce the ruler, and how it used, to your students.

Second graders examine human body movements by measuring the choreography of a dance.  In this physical education lesson, 2nd graders participate in a creative dance which is based on specific movements of each limb, which students...

Students explore measuring tools by calculating heights and lengths of random objects. In this distance measurement lesson plan, students utilize the Internet service MapQuest to measure the distance between their current towns and many...

In this measuring worksheet, students practice measuring length to the nearest inch by first estimating and then measuring the illustrated objects. In the second set, students use a ruler to measure the given lengths and draw a line for...

Something's fishy here! Use the bar graph provided to determine the length of each fish shown. Small cartoon fish make this an engaging worksheet for young learners. There are six questions provided. 

In this math worksheet, students measure the length, width and perimeter of objects in their home (window, rug, table, blanket, door, refrigerator and student's choice). They notate their findings and make a little book.

Second graders explore estimation and measurement. In this estimation and measurement lesson, 2nd graders use footsteps to measure distances around the classroom. Students sing songs to measure the number of beats from one area to the...

In this measurement worksheet, students review the definition of an inch and use a ruler to measure the 7 objects to the nearest inch.

First graders explore geometry by completing a worksheet in class. In this non-standard measurement unit lesson, 1st graders discuss different techniques for measuring items without the use of a ruler. Students read several short stories...

In this measuring length worksheet, learners use centimeter cubes to measure the length for each illustrated picture. Students write the number of centimeters for each picture and add the centimeters for both items. Learners write the...

In this measurement activity, students study the illustrated image and estimate how long the object is. Students circle the answer that gives the best estimate for the 9 problems.

In this length activity, students estimate how long each objects is in the 9 examples. Students then circle the answer that gives the best estimate.

In this estimation worksheet, 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.

In this measurement worksheet, students measure the length, width and perimeter of objects at their school (book, desk, chalkboard, door, window, piece of paper and student's choice). Students then fill out pages with the information...

Combine measurement, following directions, physics, and art with one fun activity. Learners read a set of instruction to create three different kinds of paper airplanes. They measure, fold, and fly the planes, and record data and answer...

In this length worksheet, students number the objects in order from longest to shortest. Students compare the objects using the longest side of each object. Students write 1 next to the longest length and 3 next to the shortest for the 9...

Here is a measurement lesson focusing on length. Learners use their feet as the unit of measurement for furniture in the classroom and at home, and sketch the pieces of furniture they measured.

In this measuring instructional activity, students use a centimeter ruler to measure the perimeter of 3 figures. They then draw 4 shapes in the grid on the page.

Get creative juices flowing when you allow groups to figure out a procedure for how to find the area of squares and rectangles. They may use the individual patchwork blocks, or they may design one using the Design Template.

Students experience measuring things without the system of inches or millimeters. They utilize a ruler to measure or a body part to measure at least three body parts such as your ear height, finger length of foot width. Students...