Curated OER
Earthquake Machine
Students explore plate tectonics by conducting a class experiment. In this earthquake activity, students utilize scrap wood, sandpaper, rubber bands and a sanding belt to create a model earthquake experiment which shakes a nearby...
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Snow Cover By Latitude
Students examine computerized data maps in order to create graphs of the amount of snowfall found at certain latitudes by date. Then they compare the graphs and the data they represent. Students present an analysis of the graphs.
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Alfy plays "Time Flies"
Third graders use the Internet to go to a math web site to explore, practice and play time telling exercises. They play a time game by moving the clock arms to match a time presented on a button.
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Understanding Cloud Formation
Students read and relate the poem, "Clouds" by Aileen Fisher to a demonstration on cloud formation. They create clouds in jars using ice water and matches then discuss the ways clouds can be used to predict weather.
Curated OER
Team Puzzles
Fourth graders work in co-operative teams of four to complete a puzzle. Each student initially works independently, and then the team jointly puts together the four shapes they have individually made, to complete the puzzle.
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Straight Line Motion
Fourth graders compare/contrast and interpret data concerning different objects straight line motion. They observe several round or spherical objects of various materials and sizes. Students make predictions, observe and collect data...
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A thousand seconds
Young scholars use seconds, minutes, and hours. They then discuss the size of a thousand. After that they read time in digital or analogue form.
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Garry The Greengrocer
Fourth graders are introduced to the problem by weighing objects on the balance scales. Use weights in both pans. (If you don't have access to scales use 2 containers and a child acting as the balance.) They then listen to the problem...
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Home on the Range
Middle schoolers use maps and mathematics to determine the appropriate panther population in a given area. In this Florida ecology lesson, students research the area requirements of male and female panther and use a map to help calculate...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: How Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides an interesting and easy-to-use dictionary of the history and meaning of many measurement terms. Metric, International, and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Equivalent Metric Units of Length
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of length.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Division of Lengths (Metric Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to divide a total length, height, or perimeter into equal parts. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:37]...
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Measures
A huge collection of teacher resources to aide in the teaching of all types of metric measurement: length, distance, mass, weight, capacity, and volume. Activities include measuring, estimating, converting, investigating, and finding...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Lengths Metric Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Practice problems involving addition or subtraction of 3 measurements to solve for a specific length.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Measuring Length in Meters
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to state the length of an object in meters using the provided visual reference tool. Includes video demonstrating a...
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Measure It! (Measuring Lengths Game)
Practice using metric rulers and rulers with inches. Includes helpful feedback when questions are answered incorrectly.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Metric Conversion [Pdf]
This worksheet is designed for Grade 7 students. The students are expected to: i. understand both metric and customary systems of measurement ii. understand relationships among units and convert from one unit to another within the same...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Eiffel Tower: Length
Measure up the lengths and sides of the Eiffel Tower with Juliette and read time to the minute.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: English Bus: Length
Abbie and her brother are measuring how far they are traveling with an English Bus. Will you join them?
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Conversions of Measurements in Metric Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of length, mass, or capacity by multiplying by powers of ten.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Length Measurements to a Fraction of an Inch
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Measure different lengths to a fraction of an inch.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Measuring Length in Meters
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a ruler to measure an object in meters. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student comprehension of the...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Metric System
Learn more about the metric system by taking a look at the common metric units along with some solved examples and a few practice questions to test your understanding.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Strolling With My Gnomies, a Measuring Game
Decide whether you want to measure in Standard or metric and at what level (i.e. inch, half inch or centimeter, millimeter) and begin practice. Computer will generate a line above the ruler and the player enters the length and checks for...