Using a Ruler Lesson Plans & Worksheets Reviewed by Teachers

Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Become a "Ruler" of the Ruler!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards

In order to practice basic sewing skills, students must be able to read and use a ruler for a variety of tasks. In this hands-on lesson plan, students will work collaboratively to demonstrate their mastery of how to read "English" units...

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Global Classroom: The Ruler Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards

Challenge yourself to a game for testing your measurement skills using a ruler. You may choose to have yourself timed.

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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Using a Ruler and Drafting Triangle

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards

Students learn how to construct parallel and perpendicular lines. The resource consists of video demonstrations.

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Single Object Length

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a ruler and determine the length of an object in inches. The video is followed by additional problems for students to practice the skills...

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Measuring Length in Meters

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a ruler to measure an object in meters. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student comprehension of the...

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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Calculating Elapsed Time With Time Rulers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

Students will explore their prior knowledge of time, discuss fractional parts of an hour, and use a specialized time ruler to calculate elapsed time for real life situations.

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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Math Today When a Ruler Isn't Enough

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards

This activity illustrates a real-life problem that uses trigonometry to solve for an unknown. students can use trigonometric ratios and inverse trigonometric relationships to determine the side of a triangle and the measure of the...

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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Activity: Identifying a Solid Using Density

For Students 9th - 10th

Students will measure the length, diameter, and mass of twelve cylinders made of the same element. The first set of measurements are made with a standard metric ruler and 0.1g balance. The measurements are then repeated using a Vernier...

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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Measuring a Line Segment: Lesson 5

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards

This video lesson [1:15] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 5 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.B.4 Generate measurement data by measuring...

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Object Lengths

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a ruler and count the length of different objects. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student comprehension...

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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Using a Protractor

For Students 9th - 10th

Students learn how to construct and measure angles using a protractor and ruler. The resource consists of a video demonstration and exploration activity.

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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: From Corner to Corner

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards

Measure the lengths and diagonals of three squares with a ruler. Look over your measurements and try to come up with a rule of thumb for estimating the length of a diagonal if you know the length of a side.

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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Measuring Marvelously Standard Ruler

For Teachers 6th - 7th

This lesson is used to instruct students in the use of a standard "English" ruler for determining measurements. The students will read a standard ruler accurately to the nearest 1/16 of an inch. The student will measure different items...

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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Robotic Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

Students learn and practice how to find the perimeter of a polygonal shape. Using a ruler, they measure model rooms made of construction paper walls. They learn about other tools, such as a robot, that can help them take measurements....

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ClassFlow

Class Flow: An Introduction to Standard Units of Measurement

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students are introduced to using a ruler to measure to the nearest inch. Student will measure items by dragging them to the ruler. Activotes are used to assess understanding as you go

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Tughra of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent

For Students 9th - 10th

A tughra is a special calligraphic-style signature used by rulers of the Ottoman empire, often on official decrees. This provides information about the tughra of Suleyman the Magnificent(1494-1566), one of the most famous Ottoman sultans.

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Measure Lengths 2

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards

Measure objects using a ruler. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

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