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How far is a km?
Learners explore the size of a kilometer and the time it takes to cover this distance. They develop a concept of a km. They measure a distance of 1 km and the time taken to cover it.
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Byah Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.
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BYAH Word Search Puzzle
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of measurement. Spelling skills are worked on.
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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...
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Using Multiplication to Solve Word Problems
Students explore math functions by solving word problems in class. In this multiplication lesson, students utilize colored cubes and base blocks to visualize multiplication problems. Students identify the multiplication values within...
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Imperial Units
In this imperial units activity, students read the definitions to the following list of imperial units: mile, pint, gallon, foot, inch and pound.
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Parking Meters
Third graders are introduced to the problem with a short discussion about parking. They then solve with a partner. As they work ask questions that focus on the strategies they are using to make the calculations.
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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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Discovering Pi
Fourth graders are introduced and experiment with the concept of pi. Using this information, they discover the relationship between the circumference and diameter of circles. In groups, they practice measuring the circumference of...
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Measuring Angles
Third graders describe an amount of turn from a particular position to another using the 'circular' benchmarks of 0, ++, ++, ++, and full turn. Estimation language such as 'just about', 'between', 'not quite', 'just over', and similar...
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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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A World Of Matter
First graders complete a variety of experiments with solids, liquids and gases. They read books about matter, identify the characteristics of solids, liquids and gases and the sort and classify a variety of matter. Students make...
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Is It There?
Students participate in a lesson designed to illustrate these concepts using simple materials. They use Science process skills to observe, measure, predict, make inferences, and communicate while completing the activity. Proper safety...
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Why Are Cells So Small?
Young scholars examine the relationship between cell surface area and the ability of materials to diffuse through a cell. They participate in an experiment in which they determine which materials diffuse easier than others. They...
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Our Favorites
Students participate in and conduct a survey to determine various class favorites. They collect, organize and display their data, interpret the results, and complete a packet of worksheets to display the information.
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Insects and Spiders
Students make either and insect or a spider using materials their teacher provides. They then draw of picture of their organism and defend why it is either a spider or an insect.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: British and Metric Conversions Interactives
The resource assesses students on British and metric conversions. There are tutorials on metric units, length, mass, volume, English units, symbols, and temperature. There is also an introduction and an interactive activity to test the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Appropriate Tools for Metric Measurement
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose appropriate tools and metric units for given items and measurement situations.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Metric System Chart for Kids
This resource explains the structure of the metric system of measurement; the basic units of measurement for length, volume, and mass; and provides charts for each type of measurement. A chart of customary US units is also given.
The Math League
The Math League: Metric Units and Measurement
This metric system tutorial is compared to the U.S. standard system so that students can comprehend the measurement of length, volume, mass and the like.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Metric 4
Test your knowledge at metric conversion by answering 30 questions on distance, length, volume, and weight.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Metric Conversions and Rates
Find out all about measurement in this test prep lesson exploring English and metric measurement. Students can compare metric and customary measurements using the conversion charts, assess how much they have learned using the interactive...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Singing Angels: Measurement: Volume and Speed
Students will complete interactive activities to explore measurement of length, volume, capacity, time, and averages.