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It's All in the Measurements
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...
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Customary Units of Capacity and Weight
Six straightforward word problems require learners to use customary units of capacity (pints, quarts, cups, gallons) on this assignment. In order to answer each question, they must write an explanation in the form of a mathematical...
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Liquid Measurements
This capacity PowerPoint allows students to experiment with capacity measurements. The slides contain several directions on how to measure cups of water and pour them into different sized containers. This PowerPoint enables students to...
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Measures
Estimate and explore the length and weight of classroom items using standard measurement and scales. Students will work in groups to determine appropriate measuring tools, weigh or measure items, and record their results on a data chart....
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My Test Book: Units of Measurement
In this math skills learning exercise, 5th graders solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding units of measurement. Students may view the correct answers.
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Capacity: Gallon, Quart, Pint, Cup
Young measurers identify gallons, quarts, pints, and cups, then determine equivalent measurements for capacity using customary measuring tools.
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Back To the Basics: Measurement
Lead the class in a review of the basic concepts and procedures involved in measuring length, weight, and volume. After whole group instruction, small groups and individuals practice measuring by completing a variety of fun activities...
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Units of Measurement
Challenge your second graders with a worksheet on units of measurement! Not only do they put their measurement skills to the test, but kids practice word problem strategies as well. The second part of the resource prompts learners to...
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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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Metric Units of Mass and Capacity - Practice 6.5
In this metric worksheet, students complete conversions, choose best measures for given items, then solve comparisons and 2 test prep questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Converting Units of Capacity, Weight, Mass, Time and Area
In this math worksheet, students practice converting the measurements from one form to another using capacity, weight, mass, time , and area.
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Measurement and Conversion of Units in a Recipe
In a cross-curricular measurement and literacy lesson, your class will identify and compare cooking measurement instruments. They read a recipe and sequence a set of similar instructions in which the steps have been mixed up....
Scholastic
Study Jams! Units of Measurement
As Mia and RJ discuss measurement, your class is introduced to the customary and metric systems for measuring mass, capacity, weight, and length. Temperature scales are also introduced. This resource can help set the foundation for later...
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Equivalent Measurements of Capacity
Fourth and fifth graders explore equivalent measurements of capacity and learn the size of different units of capacity. In this science lesson plan, pupils identify equivalent measurements of capacity, identify different units of...
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Measurement Cow
After a class discussion that revolves around the measurements that most milk cartons come in, learners dig deeper to understand the mathematical relationships between these units of measurement. A very cute, and quite-effective...
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Order Capacity
In this capacity measurements instructional activity, students order the objects from smallest capacity to greatest capacity. Students write 1 next to the object with the smallest capacity and write 3 next to the object with the greatest...
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Capacity & Volume
Looking for a well-done presentation on capacity and volume? Then this presentation is for you! Capacity and volume are commonly mistaken for each other by young mathematicians. Of course, one is a measurement of how much a container...
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Mind Your Pints and Quarts: Making Sense of Liquid Measurement
Elementary and middle schoolers identify different units of liquid measurement. They use the online Visual Thesaurus to learn about the relationships between units of liquid measurement.
Baylor College
Lungometer
Life science learners construct lung-o-meters from gallon-sized milk jugs and then measure their lung capacities. For older students, have them graph the vital lung capacities of each person in the class. Cross-curricular pieces are...
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Pancakes, Pancakes!- Measuring
Students estimate measurements in real world problem situations. For this estimation lesson, students read the book Pancakes, Pancakes and estimate how many cups equal a pint, quart, and gallon. Students test their estimations by...
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I Can Solve Capacity Problems (3 Worksheets)
In this math worksheet, students read and solve 20 word problems in which they calculate capacity using basic addition or subtraction with regrouping. Note: All problems are in metric measurement only.
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Customary Units of Capacity - Practice 12.3
In this units of capacity worksheet, students find missing numbers in comparisons, choose units to measure capacity of items and compare. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Metric Units of Capacity - Problem Solving 12.8
For this units of capacity worksheet, students read the word problems and solve the problems finding the metric units of capacity for each. In the 'use data' problem, students use the recipe to help them solve the problem.
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Metric Units of Capacity - Homework 12.8
Upper graders convert liters and milliliters, choose the better estimates of capacity for objects, and choose the better unit to measure capacity. They solve eleven problems.