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Dimensional Analysis Worksheet
For this dimensional analysis worksheet, students solve six word problems using dimensional analysis to solve for an unknown. These include finding density, and converting from one unit to another. They also categorize samples as...
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A Formula for SI Catch-Up
In this SI units learning exercise, students read about converting from SI units to non-SI units. They are given a conversion chart and they use it to convert from one unit of measurement to another in seven problems.
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Unit Conversions III
In this unit conversions instructional activity, learners solve 13 problems using given conversion factors to convert measurements from one unit of measurement to another.
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Maggie's Earth Adventures-Don't Get Caught-Solve the Next Problem, Too!
In this problem solving worksheet, middle schoolers are given a series of events that occur in the Chesapeake Bay related to the rockfish. Students provide a solution to saving endangered fish and they use information/data to hypothesize...
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Traveling to Japan: Which Way Do We Go?
Fourth graders explore the different types of ways to measure the distance between Florida and Japan.
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Conversion Math
In this conversion instructional activity, learners find the corresponding length or weight for each measurement given using the conversion chart given. Students complete 4 problems.
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Serious Doodling
Students examine cartoons drawn by a volunteer serving in the country of Jordan. They draw a cartoon about a time felt different from others around them and share their cartoons with the class. The answer the questions: How can cartoons...
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Measuring and Comparing Weight and Capacity
First graders measure weight and capacity. In this measurement lesson, 1st graders explore visual examples of weight and capacity comparisons. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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What Unit of Measure?
In this units of measurement review activity, students read 10 phrases and determine the units of measurement they would use to measure each of the objects.
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Estimation Zone
Students explore estimation. They estimate distance, weight, temperature and elapsed time. Students record their estimates and justify their estimations wtih a written response. After estimating, students take the actual measurements of...
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Measuring Units and Tools reteach 18.7
In this identifying used to measure activity, students review standard and metric units of measure, circle the picture of the unit used to measure and the picture of the correct tool required. Students circle four answers.
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Surface Area with Polydrons
Students explore measurements by analyzing geometric shapes. In this surface area lesson, students identify the terms volume, weight, perimeter and area in order to find the requested measurements of specific polygons. Students utilize...
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Measurement Via Triangulation
Students investigate various common terms of measurement, sort them into categories, select the uncommon terms, and construct conversion tables for both the common and the uncommon terms of measurement.
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Centimeter Slinkies
Third graders estimate and measure the length of a whole color-segmented, candy gummy worm. Then, as students bite off each segment, they estimate, measure and record findings in an activity log.
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Measure Me!
Third graders use nonstandard concrete methods to estimate and record measurements of their body.
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Cuisenaire Chefs
Students study the fractional values of Cuisenaire rods while working with favorite family recipes.
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Thirsty for A Liter or Milliliter?
Second graders work with liters and milliliters for measurement.
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Calories, Energy for Exercise and Life
Students calculate the number of calories they need daily and examine the impact of exercise on their caloric needs. They then determine if their daily caloric intake meets or exceeds their daily need.
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The Grouchy Ladybug
Pupils complete a Cirlce Map about time. They recall times during the grouchy ladybugs travels, and add dots on ladybugs using turn-around facts. Pupils correctly sequence the events of The Grouchy Ladybug. Students compose new...
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Tyrannosaurus
In this dinosaur worksheet, students read 10 facts about a tyrannosaurus. Students also examine a picture that illustrates the size of a tyrannosaurus compared to a person.
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How Things Fly
Students explain basic principles of aeronautics such as gravity and lift. In this How Things Fly lesson, students visit the interactive, hands-on How Things Fly gallery at the Smithsonian. Students perform three experiments that...
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Air Exerting Pressure
Students explore air pressure. In this science lesson plan, students show how air occupies space and exerts pressure and learn how great the effects of air pressure can be.
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How Big? How Heavy? - Cross Out Puzzle Five
In this ESL vocabulary learning exercise, students cross out the measurement words in the diagram by following the 10 directions. Students read the leftover words that creates a proverb.
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Eat Right, Stay Fit
Students examine what a healthful diet is, and examine their own eating habits to see if they are getting the right foods to stay healthy. In this eating right lesson students keep track of what they eat for several days and evaluate it...