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Metric Conversion

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders access prior knowledge to complete a do now using metric conversion. In this metric conversion lesson, 5th graders will respond to problems and analyze for a possible mnemonic device.
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A Metre

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this metric measurement worksheet, students write down 5 things which are longer than a meter (100 cm) and 2 things which are less than one metre long.
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A centimetre

For Students 2nd - 3rd
IN this metric measurement instructional activity, students draw 5 lines which are shorter than a centimeter and 5 lines which are longer than 1 cm.
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Length Lab

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science learning exercise, students identify and explain what each unit represents and how much each one equals. Then they use a metric ruler to locate each measurement and write it on the line. Students also locate the distance...
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Exploring Customary and Metric Systems

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate and measure using the metric and customary units. For this math lesson, students investigate which method is used most worldwide, the metric or the customary. They convert from unit to the other.  
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What units and concepts do we use to measure rice?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders look at different ways to measure rice. In this rice measurement lesson, 5th graders see the metric and customary measurements. They discuss how rice is measured by length, area of the field, weight, volume and yield. 
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Measurements In The Metric System

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure items around the classroom using meter sticks. In this measurement lesson plan, 3rd graders are taught how to measure the length of an item with a meter stick. Inches, centimeters, millimeters, decimeters, and...
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Measurement

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete measurement problems where they use powers of ten, read metric measurement tools, estimate measurements, and more. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders complete 10 problems.
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Comparing Measurements

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore measurements by completing worksheets in class. In this geometry lesson, students identify the basic measurement units in both the English and metric systems. Students analyze 2 and 3 dimensional objects and identify...
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Metric System Challenge

For Students 5th - 7th
In this measurement instructional 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...
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Measuring With Fluids

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils investigate the concept of measurement for capacity and they use real containers to be filled of different sizes. Students use the scoops as the number of units for counting the capacity volume. Then they order the containers by...
Organizer
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Flatworms- Observations of a Live Planarian

For Students 6th - 7th
For this flatworm worksheet, students observe a flatworm in a petri dish. Students describe the flatwork and measure the planarian. Students complete the various charts about the movement and observations of the planarian.
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Converting Units

For Students 5th - 7th
In this converting units worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include using metric units in each. They complete each listed unit of measurement by converting each to its proper length, capacity, or mass. Students write...
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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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Shrink Me!

For Teachers K - 12th
The incredibly shrinking meter—decimeters to centimeters, to millimeters, and now to nanometers! Learners may have a difficult time visualizing particles on a nanoscale. Help them see a little clearer using a well-designed lesson...
Study Guide
Cherry Creek Schools

Physical Science Final Exam Review Packet

For Students 8th - 12th
If you need a way to assess the concepts in your physical science class, use an extended set of worksheets as a midterm or final exam. It includes questions about density, physical and chemical matter, speed and velocity, weight and...
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Going the Distance

For Teachers 6th Standards
Estimate the value of one of the most famous irrational numbers. The hands-on instructional activity instructs classmates to measure the circumference and diameters of circles using yarn. The ratio of these quantities defines pi.
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Classroom Olympics

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
As the Summer Olympics are approaching, incorporate Olympic-type games into the classroom. From straw javelin to cotton ball shot put, these games are sure to keep leaners engaged. The best part is that there is math involved! Pupils...
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What’s In Your Neighborhood?

For Teachers K - 12th
Chart your way to an understanding of nanoscale. Using a Google map, learners estimate a radius around their location of 1,000 and 1,000,000 meters. Predicting what 1,000,000,000 meters would look like takes them off the charts!...
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Metric Mania Worksheet

For Students 6th - 9th
In this metric worksheet, learners complete 28 different metric calculations consisting of density, volume, mass, length, temperature, and time.
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Mini-Metric Olympics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in the mini-metric Olympics. In this measurement lesson plan, 8th graders solve real-world problems that require them to calculate length, area, and volume in metric units.
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Measuring Up!

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students draw lines of certain lengths by using appropriate measuring tools. In this measurement lesson plan, students determine which measurement tools would be best to draw specific lengths to make a barn.
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What Metric Unit Would You Use?

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this metric weights instructional activity, students read 3 sentences and study the pictures that go with them. From two choices, students pick the metric unit that would be used to measure each object.
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Measure Length in Millimeters, Centimeters and Meters

For Students 6th - 8th
In this measurement worksheet, students convert metric lengths of measure to millimeters, centimeters, and meters. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.