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Problems with Measures
Yards or inches? Understanding measurements has a lot to do with units, so give scholars some scenarios and have them choose the appropriate unit. There are six labeled images here requiring weight, distance, length, and capacity. They...
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Estimate Length
Without measuring, can estimators determine which string is the longest? The shortest? There are two sets of strings here for learners to evaluate, circling the shortest in the first set and the longest in the second. Next, they eyeball...
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Conversions: Length
If my dog is 36 inches long, what is his length in feet? There are 24 measurement-conversion problems here involving inches, feet, yards, and miles. Two example word problems walk learners through this process before they try it on their...
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Measuring Lengths Using Rulers
A visual measuring exercise that lends itself nicely to an all-class warm up, especially as it doesn't provide room for scholars to write in answers on the sheet itself. They examine 10 rulers and determine the length in either inches,...
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Less and More Scavenger Hunt
Send your scholars on a measuring scavenger hunt with this interactive worksheet! They use a graphic organizer to record their findings as they search for items which are less than, more than, or just about one inch long. For each, they...
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Length
In this estimating lengths learning exercise, students observe problems with pictures and lengths and choose the length that gives the best estimate. Students solve 9 problems.
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Lesson #10 Standard Measurement
Learners are introduced to units of measurement found on a ruler as well as what attributes make an object difficult or easier to measure with a ruler. The teacher has various objects placed around the room, and the youngsters practice...
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Standard Units of Measure
Learners explore linear measurement. They choose appropriate measuring tools, measure three classroom items, and record their results. A class discussion ensues in which everyone decides the best way to present their data.
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Measurement: Measuring Hand and Feet
Here is a good lesson which invites learners to practice measurement using standard and nonstandard measuring tools. In this measurement lesson, learners work with length, width, height, and area. They use standard and nonstandard...
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Measurements - Franklin College
Second graders review measurements in inches and practice measuring different objects. As a class, they estimate various objects in their classroom and compare their estimation to the actual measurement. To end the lesson, they complete...
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Measurement Masterpiece
Here is a good, cross-curricular measurement and estimation lesson. Learners practice measuring paper strips to create an art project. This is a great way to introduce the ruler, and how it used, to your students.
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Chemistry Worksheet 5251
In this chemistry worksheet, learners determine two conversion factors for each relationship given. Then they convert each statement as indicated. Students also convert each of the examples using the metric conversion chart.
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Measurements In The Metric System
Third graders measure items around the classroom using meter sticks. In this measurement lesson plan, 3rd graders are taught how to measure the length of an item with a meter stick. Inches, centimeters, millimeters, decimeters, and...
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Imperial Units
In this converting imperial units worksheet, learners complete converting 12 metric units from imperial units to metric or vice versa.
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Error in Measurement
In this measurement worksheet, students use a measuring tape to measure suggested items located in the classroom, such a table or desk. Students measure to the nearest 1/16th of an inch. They calculate the surface area of each item. ...
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Scale Drawing
In this scale drawing worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include various types of scale drawings in each. First, they determine the length of a highway on a map. Then, students determine the dimensions of a...
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Imperial Units
In this imperial units worksheet, students read the definitions to the following list of imperial units: mile, pint, gallon, foot, inch and pound.
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Who Has Denser Fur?
In this mathematics worksheet, learners identify and solve who has the denser fur, either the Sumatran tiger or the sea otter. They calculate the number of hairs for each per inch or per meters and compare them.
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Measuring Length 2
In this measurement instructional activity, 5th graders identify which is a reasonable measurement for each stated. Then they fill in the correct unit of length and the tables given. Finally, students convert each measurement into other...
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A Dictionary of Units of Measurement
This site contains an extensive list of various units of measurement known internationally and across several disciplines. Unit symbols are also included.
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Pbs Mathline: Sand Babies (Pdf) [Pdf]
In this engaging activity, students use a variety of measurement strategies in creating their own Sand Babies. Students explore standard and non-standard measurements, area, data collection and analysis, and graphing. Adaptations are...
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Science Made Simple: Conversions for Length Measurement
This site allows you to type in various lengths you want to covert. For example, if you want to find out how many feet there are in 10 meters, you can submit that information and get the answer.
Quia
Quia: Customary Measurement
Here are three activities--concentration, matching, and flashcards--to help learn or review the units of customary measurement.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Length
This resource allows students to practice converting metric or customary units of length. Students are able to select parameters that include metric or customary units and difficulty level. There are ten problems with instant feedback...