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It's All in the Measurements

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Study customary measurements with your sixth graders. They will investigate linear and capacity measurements to then measure and convert linear and capacity units. Finally they will work in small groups to conduct experiments. Resources are provided.

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capacity, length, measurement, units of measurement

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capacity, converting american measurement, customary measurement, length, math
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Grade
6th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
4 days
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