Curated OER
By the Pound
Agriculture surrounds us every day; incorporate measuring tools into a study of Oklahoma's agricultural industry! Small groups read an informational text (included) before visiting stations where they investigate prices of various...
Curated OER
Languages in Contact, Socio-spatial Diversity: Language Varieties
Spend some time considering the functions and types of language such as vernacular, standard, and pidgin. This lengthy presentation would benefit a college-level linguistics course with its accurate descriptions and plenty of examples....
Curated OER
Oodles of Noodles
Students investigate non-standard and standard measurement including inches and centimeters. They use different types of noodles as non-standard units of measurement comparing them to inches and centimeters.
Curated OER
Strategies for Taking Standardized Timed Tests
Tenth graders observe and explore scholarship information. They explore the minimum cut off scores for the scholarship money as well as criteria for specific scholarships. Students discuss their individual score report and observe a...
Curated OER
Making Metric And Customary Rulers
Middle schoolers create a ruler for the purpose of measurement using the standard and metric systems. The rulers are of different lengths and are compared to one another. Then students make conversions of different lengths using both...
Curated OER
The Measurement Man
Students 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...
Curated OER
Metrics and Standard Units
Students compare units of measure. For this metrics and standard units lesson, students estimate and compare standard units of measure with the metric system. They complete internet research on the history of metrics. ...
Curated OER
Probability Word Problems
For this probability worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include word problems and probability. First, they determine the probability that the value of a roll will be less than a particular number. Then,...
Curated OER
Literal Equations
In this literal equations worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include literal equations. First, they determine an equation that has various letters and solve for one of the letters. Students also use various methods...
Curated OER
A Journey Through Time
In this science instructional activity, students research a specific time frame to discover major scientific developments and historical events. Then they identify at least 50 events and write a brief description of each. Students also...
Curated OER
Boyle's Law
In this Boyle's Law worksheet, students respond to several short answer questions that pertain to Boyle's Law. They determine the volume of gas when pressure is increased and/or decreased. Students also determine what the volume will...
Curated OER
What Is Your Measure
Students engage in the study of measurement. They practice using different objects that can be found in class or brought from home. Students are introduced to the history of measurement. They compare and contrast the standard and metric...
Curated OER
Bearly There
First graders read "How Long Is A Foot?" together and use paper clips, teddy bears, crayons and other non-standard units to measure items. They compare the items measured and order them from longest to shortest.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why the Metric System Matters
For the majority of recorded human history, units like the weight of a grain or the length of a hand weren't exact and varied from place to place. Now, consistent measurements are such an integral part of our daily lives that it's hard...
Other
Apa Style Central
Use this comprehensive resource to learn about APA style. Students and teachers can use this site as a springboard for any questions they may have concerning APA Style.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide: Expressions and Equations
A guide to support parents as they work with their students in expressions and equations.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Units & Standards: Lesson 4
This lesson should help a learner understand why we use units and how they are governed by standards. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Introduction to Units & Standards."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Units & Standards: Lesson 1
This lesson should help a learner understand why we use units and how they are governed by standards. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Introduction to Units & Standards."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Decimals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an introduction to decimals: standard, word, expanded forms, comparing and ordering.