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Measurement of a Central Angle
Pupils calculate the measurement of a central angle. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify properties of circles. They use Cabri software to create and analyze graphs.
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Comparing Weights And Volumes
Students engage in a lesson plan that is focused upon the concept of weights and measures. They conduct experiments while classifying the quantities of different sized containers. Students compare and convert measurements like liters to...
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Distance in Space
Sixth graders explore space science by measuring distances between planets. In this solar system lesson, 6th graders view a Bill Nye video and discover the conversion between the metric system and imperial measuring systems. Students...
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Metric Conversions
In this conversions activity, students convert the given measurements to different units of measurement. This activity has 21 problems to solve.
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ExplorA-Pond:4th Grade Perimeter Estimation
Fourth graders visit a real pond. They mark the pond's curvilinear perimeter using string. They measure the string to find the actual perimeter of the pond.
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Craters are a Blast!
In this craters worksheet, students solve 3 problems including converting units of Joules into a number equivalent to a one-megaton nuclear bomb, finding the diameters of craters in a given picture and determining the energy needed to...
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Time Problems and Dimensional Analysis
In this time problems and dimensional analysis worksheet, students convert 10 problems from one unit of measurement to another using the process of dimensional analysis. They use conversion factors to solve for the unknown units.
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Lunch Food? Mmmm! Mmmm! Good!
Examine how nutrition plays an important role in our lives by conducting online research and developing lunch menus that satisfy nutritional requirements set up by the United States Department of Agriculture. Students download recipes,...
Illustrative Mathematics
Pennies to Heaven
Even though pennies seem to be relatively thin, stack enough of them into a single stack, and you could have quite a high stack. Enough so, that the final result can be a surprise to you as well as your class. This activity centers...
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Measurements in Science
Eighth graders demonstrate knowledge of metric tools by measuring common objects in the classroom. They discuss the various units of metric measurement and the scientific tools used to take them. They copy a metric ladder from a Web site.
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Review 13.1-13.2: Unit Circle
In this unit circle learning exercise, students find the sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, and co-secant of given values. They determine the exact value of trigonometric ratios. Students convert from degrees to radians. This two-page...
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Coastal Threat: A Story in Unit Conversions
Students convert measurements from one unit to another. In this math instructional activity, students study the environmental consequences of oil spills. They replicate an oil spill event by modeling and scaling.
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Significant Figures and Measurement
In this science worksheet, students draw several markings on a ruler or graduated cylinder or thermometer to get each of the correct measurements. Then they state what place the marking indicates and the number of significant figures in...
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Conversion Worksheet
For this unit conversion worksheet, students use the factor label method to convert 10 measurements from one unit to another. They fill in the blanks with the missing conversion ratios.
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Linking Algebra to Temperature
Students convert between two units as they calculate the temperature. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on seasonal climate and create a graph. They make conjectures based on their data collection.
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Unit 5: Worksheet 2 - Ratios
For this ratio worksheet, students investigate the relationship between the ratio of two sides of similar triangles. Afterwards, they convert fractions, decimals, and percents. This three-page worksheet contains approximately 35...
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Conversion of Measurement
Students practice converting measurements using System Internationale (SI). (The metric system is now called System Internationale.) In groups, students measure various objects in the room using the SI system and the standard unit of...
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Eight Convert to Area Metric Units Problems
For this metric unit conversion worksheet, students convert area units into are metric units. Students are provided hints and solutions by clicking on the "Check" or "Hint" button at the bottom of the page.
CK-12 Foundation
CK-12 Middle School Math Concepts - Grade 6
Twelve chapters cover a multitude of math concepts found in the Common Core standards for sixth grade. Each title provides a brief explanation of what you will find inside the chapter—concepts from which you can click on and learn more...
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy
Students, in groups, measure and record each other's height. They identify measurement conversion methods and use online resources to convert measured heights to multiple systems.
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Conversion Practice
In this measurement worksheet, students use the ladder method to convert basic units. Then they compare each using greater than, less than, or equal to. Students also write the correct abbreviation for each metric unit.
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Covert Twelve Hour Times to Twenty-Four Hour Times
For this converting clock times worksheet, students change twelve hour clock formats to twenty-four hour clock conventions. Students write 29 answers.
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Time Conversion
In this converting times worksheet, students covert times to the twelve or twenty-four hour clock alternative convention. Students write 28 answers.