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Units 'R Us

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, using one inch grid paper, create a foot long and a yard measuring tool.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Unit 7 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 2)

For Students 2nd Standards
Reinforce math vocabulary instruction with a set of flash cards. Fifty-six cards offer either a bold-face word or a picture representation equipped with descriptive labels. Terms include centimeters, gallons, square units, and more!   
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CPO Science

Science Worksheets

For Students 8th - 12th
If you need an array of worksheets to augment your science lessons, peruse a collection of assignments that is sure to fit your needs. With topics such as metric conversion, the scientific method, textbook features, research skills,...
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Boomerang

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the concept of boomerangs. For this boomerang lesson, students throw homemade boomerangs at different angles to record maximum distance and if it returned or not. Students collect their boomerang data then create a...
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Scavenger Hunt for Lengths

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice measurement using real world objects. In this scavenger hunt for lengths instructional activity, students collaborate to measure with rulers, yardsticks, trundle wheels, and tape measures.  Students must estimate the...
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Math Mammoth

Area- Perimeter- Volume

For Students 7th - 9th
In this geometry worksheet, students use a grid to draw 3 different rectangles that have an area of 20 square units and determine the perimeter of each rectangle. They draw and answer questions related to the relationships and uses of...
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Metrics

For Students 8th - 10th
In this metric worksheet, students read about the metric system and British system of measurement. They answer 58 questions about the metric system and convert from one unit of measurement to another.
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A Formula for SI Catch-Up

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this SI units worksheet, students read about converting from SI units to non-SI units. They are given a conversion chart and they use it to convert from one unit of measurement to another in seven problems.
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Discovering Perimeter

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders apply perimeter measurement to items found in newspapers and calculate the cost in terms of feet or yards. They share answers and explanations with classmates.
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Pounds and Ounces: It's All About Weight

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore number sense by participating in a measurement estimation activity. In this weight lesson, 1st graders discuss the differences between measurement units, both English and Metric. Students examine a loaf of bread to...
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How Big Is It?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders look at the Garrison flag and estimate how big it is. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders then calculate the area and perimeter of the flag.
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Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students use their hands, feet, computer, and rulers to measure the perimeter of objects. In this measurement lesson plan, students measure objects around the room and computer generated shapes.
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Attributes of Accuracy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain necessity in using accurate instruments when measuring, and how measurements can be checked for accuracy. They make a six-inch ruler, design, test, and evaluate a system to measure work, and produce a table and graph to...
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Perimeter Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this perimeter worksheet, learners complete a set of 10 short word problems that define certain measurements and ask for perimeter. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Interactive
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Maple Trees, Syrup, and Sugarbush Math

For Students 4th - 8th
In this math word problems worksheet, students complete math word problems dealing with maple trees, syrup, and a sugar bush. Students complete 6 problems where they click on links and that contain growth rate, percentages, measurement,...
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The Baby Gate Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students expand a six-panel play yard by two-panels  Students determine the width of each panel and the area of the expansion. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution. 
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Walking Math into the Real World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students measure an area given a yardstick. They also convert inches into a fractions of a foot and use data to create a linear graph.
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Design a Track

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate track and field dimensions, measure an actual track, and construct a scale model. The use of a meter stick, dimensional analysis, and the application of the distributive property to variables forms the main focus of...
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Estimation Zone

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Learners explore estimation. They estimate distance, weight, temperature and elapsed time. Students record their estimates and justify their estimations wtih a written response. After estimating, learners take the actual measurements of...
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Walk The Tightrope

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work on their estimation skills while enhancing their balancing skills. They walk on a rope on the classroom floor while measuring their balance skills.
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Where Is Japan? How Far Is That?

For Teachers 1st
First graders use literature and hands-on activities with maps and globes to explain distance and tools used to measure distance. They select tools to measure various objects in the classroom, then apply those concepts to their map...
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 10th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, 10th graders solve 12 different problems related to perimeter and area of various shapes. First, they determine the area of a parallelogram with a particular base and height. Then, students determine...
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How Far Can You Throw?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders take a turn throwing the basketball and softball. They measure the distance in feet and inches between the starting and landing points of the balls. The recorder will record the distance each ball was thrown next to each...
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Busted Bubbles

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Using the scientific method, and bubble gum, learners conduct a motivating experiment. After conducting a series of tests involving bubble gum, they graph and analyze their results. This is the type of activity everyone loves.