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Measurement: The Size is Right
Specific learning goals are grouped for different grade levels spanning pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. After preparing the questions and materials, you call a learner to come in front of the class and play the game. Young learners...
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Leveled Problem Solving Converting Metric Units
In this metric units instructional activity, students learn to convert measurements using metric unit measurements. Students solve and convert six problems.
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Celsius or Fahrenheit?
Second graders create a thermometer. In this Celsius or Fahrenheit lesson, 2nd graders create an individual thermometer to use for measuring the temperature. Students convert the outside temperature.
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Solar System Distance Activity
Learners examine the distances between the Sun, planets, and smaller objects in the Solar System. They design a model using beads that shows the scale distances of the Solar System using astronomical units converted into a 10 centimeter...
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The Weight of Things
Students explore weight. In this math instructional activity, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Students weigh several items to determine which weighs more.