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Egg Measurement
Pupils explore measurement and units. They measure eggs to determine their density, mass and percent composition. An inquiry approach is used for students to ascertain the mass.
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Rocks, Their Mass and Volume
Young scholars measure volume using water displacement and mass using a balance. Once they have calculated these two values they will then calculate density while at the same time working on long division. After the activity and...
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Measure Twice
Students measure a variety of objects using the appropriate measuring tool. In this measurement lesson, students explain the importance of accuracy and precision in collecting data. They discuss the difference between the two.
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Estimating the Live Mass of Dinosaurs
Students calculate the volume of scale model dinosaurs using a water displacement method. They use formulas to calculate the live mass each of the species of dinosaur. Then they complete and discuss a series of questions.
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Estimating the Live Mass of Dinosaurs
Young scholars estimate the live mass of dinosaurs. Using dinosaur and modern animal models, students use simple displacement methods to calculate the volume of the models. They calculate the masses of each model. Young scholars...
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Area, Perimeter, and Volume
In these area, perimeter, and volume worksheets, students complete 6 different activities to determine area, perimeter, or volume of a figure.
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Units of Measure
In this metric units of measurement learning exercise, students read information about estimating lengths and masses, then solve 65 problems. Sample problems with solutions are included.
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Density Review
In this density worksheet, high schoolers review how to calculate density and how to apply Archimedes' Principle, Boyle's Law, and Charles' Law. This worksheet has 10 matching, 13 short answer, and 6 fill in the blank questions.
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More Density Graph Questions
In this density graph worksheet, students graph data displayed in a chart. Students also calculate the density of each metal shown in the graph. Students answer questions about which detail is more dense.
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Density Lab
Students find the density of two substances. In this density lesson plan, students determine the density of water and ethyl alcohol and compare their densities. They enter their data into the computer to produce a class compiled graph....
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Using Measurement
In this science worksheet, students concentrate on attaining new knowledge of the science standard using the creative medium of games and puzzles.
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Length and Area
Fourth graders measure one centimeter cubed blocks to determine their size. They measure lines using a worksheet that is not included in the activity. Next, they measure the area of figures on the sheet using the cubes in place of a ruler.
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Come on Down!
What do we do when a dive is too dangerous for humans to accomplish? Send in the robots! Middle school scientists get acquainted with several different models of submersible robots in the second lesson plan of six from NOAA. Lab groups...
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The Same but Different Part II
Third graders experiment with beakers of water and balloons to measure the volume of the gas in the balloon. They determine ways to change the volume of air in the balloon which changes its size but not its physical state. By heating the...
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Metric Mania Worksheet
In this metric worksheet, students complete 28 different metric calculations consisting of density, volume, mass, length, temperature, and time.
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Heavy Ice: Day Five
Students explore physics by conducting a class experiment. In this density lesson plan, students examine a list of items and discuss whether they will sink or float and then determine their density. Students examine the objects over five...
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Mass and Density of an Irregular Solid
In this physics instructional activity, students determine the density of irregular solids using water displacement method to complete 7 problems and short answer questions.
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Brain POP- Properties of Matter
In this properties of matter worksheet, students answer 18 questions about mass, density, volume or weight. All of the questions are multiple choice.
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Brain POP - Properties of Matter
In this properties of matter activity, students complete 18 fill in the blank questions about mass, density, volume or weight.
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Metric System Challenge
In this measurement activity, students complete each of the statements with the correct word related to the metric system. Then they match each letter marked with a number to those at the bottom of the sheet to complete the answer to the...
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Measurement Investigations 1
Fifth graders find perimeters, areas, and volumes of everyday objects and state the precision. They work in small groups in order to take measurements, perform calculations, and write a group report about the investigation.
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Elementary Exploration: Liquids
Pupils study the attributes of liquids. In this science exploration lesson, students participate in a hands-on activity that requires them to examine the volume and shape of liquid.
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Metric Olympic Games
Students participate in a metric Olympics. In this metric measurement lesson, students participate in 6 events that require them to predict, estimate, and measure lengths, masses, and area in metric units.
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The Three Bears: Comparing and Ordering
Students explore comparing and ordering volume of containers. They use the context of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to compare the volume of various containers by packing or pouring.