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Liquids of Different Densities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students compare the densities of different liquids. In this liquids lesson plan, students compare color, viscosity, weight, volume, and graph their findings.
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Measurement: Volume

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders determine how to find the volume of a box. In this volume lesson plan, 6th graders participate in a lesson plan in which the teacher uses the associated study guide to explain how to find the volume of a cubic figure. They...
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Bison Eating

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use metric measurement to study the amount a bison eats. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders watch a video about bison and discuss the amount of food they eat. Students weigh their food trays at lunch and complete...
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Decimals, Dials & Metric Units

For Students 4th - 7th
For this weight and volume mathematical worksheet, learners calculate the volume and weight in sixteen metric units in litres and millilitres.
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The Metric System

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students convert measurements within the metric system. In this measurement instructional activity, students explore the different units of the metric system and practice converting numbers from one unit to another.
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How Do I Measure Up?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners measure and record weights and heights and compare to others in the class as they find out more about their bodies.
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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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Conversions

For Students 7th - 12th
In this measurements worksheet, students review how metric conversions work and the prefixes associated with the conversions. Then students complete 27 problems, 1 short answer, 14 matching, and 7 fill in the blank questions.
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Calorimetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate calorimetry and set up equipment to measure calories. In this calorimetry lesson plan, students make a calorimeter and compare large amounts of heated water with small amounts to show the difference in calories....
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Heavyweight Champion

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify what mass is and how to measure an object with a balance in gram units. Students identify weight and how to measure with a spring scale in units of force. Students compare the masses of two objects by placing each on...
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Metrics 1 Word Search

For Students 9th - 10th
In this measurement worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to mathematics. There are ten words/phrases located in the puzzle.
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Food + Activity = Weight and Health

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this nutrition learning exercise, students evaluate the school lunch menu and answer 3 short answer questions about it. Students then create a nutritious meal that they would like to eat at school.
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My Test Book: Measurement

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding measurement. Students may view the correct answers.
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Strength in Size? Madagascar Cockroach Pulls

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders conduct an experiment involving size and relative ability in smaller species using Madagascar cockroaches. They make predictions about how many pennies the roaches can pull, compare the results to human strength, and...
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Weight, The Metric System

For Students 7th - 10th
For this metric weight worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice questions regarding metric units of weigh or mass.  Students must be able to convert metric units of mass or weight.  The worksheet is interactive and answers...
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Shake, Rattle and Erode

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students measure how much mass is worn away during 15-20 minutes of shaking. They shake rocks for 15-20 minutes to simulate stream erosion. Students listen to music as they shake their rocks. They weigh out 100 grams of marble chips....
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Predicting Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Prove the Law of Conservation of Mass through a lab investigation. A well-designed lesson asks groups to combine materials and monitor indicators for chemical reactions. Measuring the mass of the reactants and products allows individuals...
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Chemical Reactions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Investigate the Law of Conservation of Mass through a lab exploration. Individuals combine materials to initiate chemical reactions. They monitor for signs of reactions and measure the masses before and after the reactions for...
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Convert A Larger Metric Unit to a Smaller One

For Students 4th - 6th
In this metric conversion worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which larger units are converted to smaller units. Included are conversions of weight, distance and capacity. There are no hints or examples.
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Metric Rhyme

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars identify various units of measurement. In this measurement lesson, students learn several chants that combine metric vocabulary words and actions to reinforce the concepts learned.
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Leveled Problem Solving Converting Metric Units

For Students 2nd - 7th
In this metric units worksheet, learners learn to convert measurements using metric unit measurements. Students solve and convert six problems.
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Convert A Larger Metric Unit To A Smaller One

For Students 5th - 6th
In this metric conversion worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which larger metric units are converted to smaller ones. Included are metric conversions of length and weight. No examples are provided.
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Cooking Up Something Good

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars compare and convert units of measurement within the United States customary system and within the metric system by baking cookies. Students discuss how to double the cookie recipe, how to make only half of the recipe, and...
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Estimate Length

For Students 7th
In this estimation of length activity, 7th graders complete 20 different problems that include the estimation of numbers. They determine the approximate weight of each illustration shown in the box. Then, students circle the correct...