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Neat Feet
Students view a video and discuss different kinds of feet found in the animal kingdom. They make prints using paint, rubber stamps and their own feet and then measure and compare the tracks.
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How to Figure Board Feet and Cost of a Board
Students investigate woodworking and converting lengths to cubic measurements. In this math conversions instructional activity, students examine the length of a piece of board, and its total area by using the formula for finding...
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Inching Our Way through Measurement
Students review how to use an inch ruler and listen to the story, Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni. In this measuring lesson, students work in small groups to create an Inch Poster. Students then use an inch ruler to measure different objects...
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Kites
Students practice estimating and comparing measurements using yards, feet, and inches. They make comparisons about kites and a variety of measurements. Afterwards, they complete an activity sheet and draw a bird kite with long wings and...
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Can You Relate?
In this measurement conversion learning exercise, students complete ten multiple choice measurement conversion problems.
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Can You Relate?
In this measurement conversion post test worksheet, students must complete the ten multiple choice questions by using conversion formulas. Students convert various measurements such as miles, feet, days and years.
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Conserving Fuel
In this conserving fuel worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 4 different word problems that include measurement and total cost of products. First, the determine the gas station described that has the lowest price of gasoline. Then,...
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Multiplying English Measurements
In this measurements worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include multiplying various English measurements. First, they multiply feet and inches and determine the total amount. Then, students multiply pounds and ounces...
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Measurements with Fractions
In this measurement instructional activity, 7th graders solve 10 different problems that include using fractions. First, they determine which operation they will use to solve each problem. Then, students use addition or subtraction to...
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Best Unit of Length
In this determining the best unit of length worksheet, students answer 7 multiple choice questions in which they choose the best unit of measure that would be used for each item. They choose between inches or feet in each example.
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Measurement Mania
First graders measure 10 different objects found in the classroom, including their own hands and feet, then record their findings. This is a fun lesson for students to experience measurement using a ruler and unifix cubes.
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Measuring Body Parts
Learners engage in a lesson to measure body parts. They use the measuring tape to record the data of body measurements. Students must choose the appropriate unit of measurement and compare the data for the different parts of the human body.
K5 Learning
Mixed Practice Word Problems #10
Reinforce math concepts with a five question, mixed practice activity. Questions presented as word problems require scholars to show what they know about multiplication, division, money, and converting inches to feet.
McGraw Hill
The Units of the English System
Go from feet to inches to yards and back again with this notes and worksheet combo resource. Several pages of examples regarding unit conversion of the English system are given, followed by different pages of problems. There is a nice...
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Practice Using a Ruler
In this using a ruler worksheet, students utilize a ruler to measure the length of four objects and then choose four small objects from their desk to outline and measure.
Techbridge Curriculum
Calculating Rainwater Runoff
Thirsty plants soak up every bit of a rainfall, but what happens to the rain that hits the roof? Calculate the amount of rainwater from your school's roof with an Earth science activity, which brings measurement skills, observation...
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Subtracting English Measurements
For this English measurements worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include various measurements. They subtract each of the measurements given for each problem. Then, students identify the differences...
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Measurement
In this measurement activity, 7th graders solve 10 different problems that include various measurements. First, they determine which operation they will use to solve each equation. Then, students add or subtract each problem using the...
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Changing Units of Measure
In this algebra worksheet, students convert between units. They write expressions and simplify them. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Math Problems - Feet and Inches
Pupils examine the terms "feet" and "inches" and discover converting feet to inches, and inches to feet. They then work on the worksheet and solve the problems independently.
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Inches and Feet
In this inches and feet worksheet, young scholars, with a partner, estimate and measure the answers to five word problems dealing with inches and feet.
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Addendum to the Written Curriculum: Measuring Solids
Learners use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the front...
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Geometry - Measurement
Students review the procedure for determining appropriate types of measurements for given situations and measurement conversions. They figure perimeter, area, and volume of 2 and 3 dimensional objects.
Colorado State University
Can You Drink Through a 30 Foot Straw?
Drinking straws are a pretty simple device ... or, are they? Explore the possibility of sipping a beverage 30 feet away with an engaging activity that's sure to keep pupils guessing. Just place a long piece of plastic tubing in a glass,...