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Curated OER

Measurement Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students review estimation, measurement, fractions, decimals while familiarizing themselves with a new classroom at the beginning of the year.
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Worksheet
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Quarts and Gallons

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measurements worksheet, students compare the measurement illustrations of quarts and gallons in the 7 problems. Students circle the set that holds less.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Capacity Conversions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this conversions worksheet, students convert smaller metric units to larger units, using the work space provided. Answers are included on page 2.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Units of Measure

For Students 8th - 9th
In this metric units of measurement worksheet, students read information about estimating lengths and masses, then solve 65 problems. Sample problems with solutions are included.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry - Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review the procedure for determining appropriate types of measurements for given situations and measurement conversions. They figure perimeter, area, and volume of 2 and 3 dimensional objects.
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Activity
101 Questions

Girl Scout Cookies

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
How many Girl Scout cookies can you fit in a trunk? Learners consider this question after watching a video of an SUV being filled to the top with single boxes of the cookies. They use measurements of the trunk and the box of cookies to...
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Task: Grain Storage

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Farming is full of mathematics, and it provides numerous real-world examples for young mathematicians to study. Here, we look at a cylinder-shaped storage silo that has one flat side. Given certain dimensions, students need to determine...
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Lesson Plan
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Measuring and Predicting Capacity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes through volume and dimensions. In this geometry activity, students measure, weigh, and calculate sizes and volume based on estimation and calculation. They review important vocabulary related to...
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Measurement Investigations 2

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars complete a number of practical measuring investigations, with an emphasis on accuracy of measuring and communication of their findings. They examine how to measure by first becoming aware of the physical attributes of...
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Measurement Investigations 1

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find perimeters, areas, and volumes of everyday objects and state the precision. They work in small groups in order to take measurements, perform calculations, and write a group report about the investigation.
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Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Metric Units of Capacity - Practice 12.8

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
You will appreciate a useful worksheet for grasping an understanding of liquid volume and practicing metric unit conversions. All of the problems involve liters and milliliters, so the conversions are very elementary. Neat drawings of...
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Lesson Plan
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Dino Cylinders

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate the capacity of containers using small dinosaur figures as the unit of measure. They work with a number of different shaped containers to compare the capacity as they practice counting the dinosaurs. They complete an...
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Lesson Plan
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Finding the Basal Area of a Forest Plot to Determine Stocking Levels

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use graphs and plots to measure the basal area and stocking levels.  In this graphing instructional activity students work in the field the use their data to help them complete a lab activity. 
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Slosh, Dribble, and Plop

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students recognize the need for a standard unit of volume. They estimate and measure to the nearest liter. Also they relate the liter to the familiar everyday containers.
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Worksheet
EdHelper

Cups and Pints

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measurements worksheet, students study the capacity and circle the 2 sets which hold the same amount. Students solve 4 problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Thermodynamics

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this thermodynamics activity, students review the first law of thermodynamics and define enthalpy, state functions, and heat capacity. Students use Hess' law and heats of formation to solve reactions. This activity has 30 problems to...
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Lesson Plan
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Great Grams

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students measure objects effectively using standard units, They examine how consistency in the units used allows for easier and more accurate communication of mass measures.
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Lesson Plan
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Commutative Property

For Teachers 1st
First graders use various models to learn the Commutative Property of Addition. In this Commutative Property lesson, 1st graders use other students, counters, balances, and dominoes to apply the addition property. Students solve addition...
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Spaced Out

For Teachers 5th - 12th
The students are able to use a formula to calculate the volume of cuboids by measuring the length of each of the three dimensions. They also investigate the relationship between milliliters and cubic centimeters.
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Worksheet
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Cups and Pints

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measuring liquids worksheet, learners examine 9 pairs of pint and cup measurement sets. Students circle the set in each pair that holds more liquid.
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Worksheet
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Pints and Quarts

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this measuring liquids worksheet, students examine 8 pairs of pint and quart measurement sets. Students circle the set in each pair that holds more liquid.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cups and Quarts

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measuring liquids worksheet, students examine 8 pairs of quart and cup measurement sets. Students circle the set in each pair that holds less liquid.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Pints and Quarts

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measuring liquids instructional activity, students examine 8 pairs of pint and quart measurement sets. Students circle the set in each pair that holds more liquid.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cups and Quarts

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measuring liquids worksheet, students examine 8 pairs of quart and cup measurement sets. Students circle the set in each pair that holds more liquid.