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Using Averages

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students compute the range, mean, median and modal weight of candy bars from two machines. Students write a short essay about which machine is using too much chocolate and which is more reliable.
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Practice with Mass

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the weight/mass of a number of items using grams, and equivalents. They examine the use of a triple beam balance before massing objects including oil and water. They go over the weights they amassed and weigh...
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Units of Measurement Worksheet

For Students 6th - 9th
In this units of measurement instructional activity, students answer 23 questions pertaining to the measurement of liquid, weight, time and money. Students can check their answers by clicking on the Check box. Note: these are all using...
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Gravity and Falling Objects

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students watch experiments to define gravity and what gravity's function. In this gravity instructional activity, students watch video segments about experiments conducted with two objects to see what gravity does with...
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Sizing Pumpkins

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the sizes of pumpkins. They measure and record the diameters of pumpkins. They create five subtraction problems and solve them. They weigh their pumpkins, record the data and select two pumpkins to make a graph of...
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Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students experience a positive science experiment and study fundamental concepts of measurement.
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Commutative Property

For Teachers 1st
First graders use various models to learn the Commutative Property of Addition. In this Commutative Property lesson, 1st graders use other students, counters, balances, and dominoes to apply the addition property. Students solve addition...
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Estimation and Measurement

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use unconventional units of measure to estimate and measure.
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Measurement Investigations 2

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students complete a number of practical measuring investigations, with an emphasis on accuracy of measuring and communication of their findings. They examine how to measure by first becoming aware of the physical attributes of objects...
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Measurement Investigations 1

For Teachers 5th
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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Measurement

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math literacy activity, students find the vocabulary terms related to measurement in the word search. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils create two prisms out of the same paper. They calcuate the number of centimeter cubes needed to fill each prism. They discover the concept of volume.
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Serving Sizes

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
When it comes to eating a balanced diet, portion control is paramount, but what is the difference between the serving size on the nutrition facts label and a portion as determined by the USDA? In a comprehensive look at portion control,...
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Oscillations Simulation

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What makes a swing go back and forth like a pendulum rather than going all the way around? Scholars use the simulation to explore pendulums and how they work. They vary the weight, length of the rope, and even gravity in various trials.
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Bison Eating

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use metric measurement to study the amount a bison eats. In this measurement activity, 5th graders watch a video about bison and discuss the amount of food they eat. Students weigh their food trays at lunch and complete a...
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Common Weights and Measures 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this weights and measures worksheet, students write out abbreviated common weights and measures in complete phrases; 12" becomes 12 inches.
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Measure-mania

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research the history of measurement in this lesson. They compare todays units of measurement to historical units of measurement. For example, they weigh themselves on a bathroom scale and figure out how many of them it would...
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Estimating Weight: Kindergarten Activity

For Students K
In this weight worksheet, students choose the answer that is the closest to the actual weight of an object shown in a picture, writing the weight beside each. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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What's Poppin'?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders determine and compare weights and volumes of popped and unpopped corn to make predictions and solve problems. Students combine the data of each group into a graph. They construct questions, statements and story problems...
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Liquids of Different Densities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners compare the densities of different liquids. For this liquids lesson plan, students compare color, viscosity, weight, volume, and graph their findings.
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Metric Olympic Games

For Teachers 4th - 8th
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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Brain POP- Properties of Matter

For Students 6th - 8th
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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Applied Problems of Inequalities

For Students 9th
In this applied problems instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems related to various inequalities. First, they determine the weight of each person using the given information. Then, students respond to questions...
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Aging & Body Changes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students complete several activities that have to do with aging.  In this body changes lesson students take group averages, measure flexibility and see their changes over time.

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