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Gravity Exploration
In this space instructional activity, students complete each of the statements related to weight on the moon. Then they create three questions that could be answered after completing the lab activity.
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Sum of the Parts
Fifth graders build objects using various materials. They estimate the weight of the object using individual building pieces. Then they weigh the actual object and then tear it apart and weigh the pieces. They compare the two weights.
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Beyahh!!!!!!! Measurement Word Search Puzzle
In this measurement word search puzzle learning exercise, students locate 10 words that are included in a word bank at the bottom of the page. They find words such as length, weight, volume, and weight.
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Deliver
High schoolers measure the mass, volume, length and area of various objects. They are assigned a letter. The task is assesses students' abilities to make simple observations and measurements.
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Weight-The Metric System
In this metric system weight worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to view correct answers or print page.
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Measure This!
Students estimate the measurement in centimeters for common classroom objects. They check their estimations, discuss the differences and write a paragraph summarizing the activity.
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Applied Science - Science and Math Post Lab
Young scholars utilize a balance scale. In this applied science instructional activity, students compare the weights of two objects using an elementary balance scale. Young scholars balance the scale with weights to find how heavy an...
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Exploring Pendulums
In this exploring pendulums worksheet, students experiment with pendulums they make in the lab. They vary the length of the strings and the weights to observe the changes in the pendulum's amplitude and frequency. They answer 3 analysis...
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Force & Acceleration
Students investigate the effects of weights on the motion of a toy car. In this force and acceleration lesson plan, students use different weights, a toy car, a paper clip and string to determine how a car will move as different weights...
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Mr. and Miss Big Feet
Third graders experiment with gravitational force. In this physical science lesson, 3rd graders send matchbox cars off a ramp while changing the amount of weight attached to the car. Students record their data and discuss the results.
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Density
Learners find the mass, volume, and density of various objects. In this density measurement lesson plan, students observe how same-sized objects can have different masses, then use water displacement to find the density of each object...
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TE Activity: Heavy Helicopters
Young scholars study the concepts of weight and drag while making paper helicopters. They measure how adding more weight to the helicopter changes the time for the helicopter to fall to the ground. They apply what they examine to the...
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Fettucini Physics
Students design a structure capabl;e of holding a textbook. They demonstrate that the weight of a textbook is offset by the normal force exerted on the book by the structure.
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What's Stronger? What's Stiffer?
Young scholars measure the length, width and height of different materials. In this design lesson students complete a lab to see what engineers need to consider when planning a structure.
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The Mole
In this moles instructional activity, students read about mole and learn how to calculate the number of moles in specific mass of compounds. This instructional activity has 14 problems to solve.
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Using the Balance
Students determine the mass of various objects. In this integrated math and science lesson, students use an arm balance to compare a known object to a combination of washers with a fixed weight. Students record data, construct a bar...
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The Measurement Man
Learners explore the measurements of capacity by constructing a creative project in the shape of a man. The man has body parts that represent different units of measurement and can be used to make conversions. This is highly concrete and...
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Measurement Scavenger Hunt
Students review estimation, measurement, fractions, decimals while familiarizing themselves with a new classroom at the beginning of the year.
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Problem Solving: Metric Conversion
Using a table, students solve 12 word problems about the weights of various foods at the grocery store. The solve addition and subtraction problems as well as convert kilograms to grams.
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Experiments
In this experiments worksheet, students determine the weight and mass of different objects. Students review variables in an experiment. This worksheet has 8 short answer questions and 11 problems to solve.
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Predicting Chemical Reactions
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
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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Metrics 1 Word Search
For this measurement worksheet, learners locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to mathematics. There are ten words/phrases located in the puzzle.
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Metrics 1 Word Search III
In this basic mathematics activity, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to measurement. There are ten words/phrases located in the puzzle.