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Measuring By Hand
For this measuring by hand worksheet, students first use a ruler to measure then use their cubit and thumbs to estimate lengths in inches and complete an 'analyze it' and 'explore' question.
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Measuring Up To Standards
Fourth graders use Unifix cubes to estimate standard measurements of length, weight, and capacity. After practicing, 4th graders complete an individual assessment by the teacher where they are asked questions about measurement and...
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Simple Measurements
Students determine the height of objects using shadows. In this math lesson, students discus methods of finding the height of items without directly measuring. Students measure shadows and figure the actual height of the object.
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Measuring in Inches
First graders discover that there are two types of standard measurement using a ruler: centimeters and inches. They use the inches side to measure pipe cleaner "worms"; straigthening them out and laying them on the end of the ruler with...
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Measure and Color
In this measurement activity, students solve 4 problems that require them to color measurement bars to the appropriate lengths.
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Measure the Lines
In this measurement worksheet, students cut out a measuring bar and use it to measure and color given lengths. Worksheet has a reference web site for additional activities.
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Length
In this measurement activity, students study the illustrated image and estimate how long the object is. Students circle the answer that gives the best estimate for the 9 problems.
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Measuring Object Length on a Number Line
Students demonstrate knowledge that you can measure objects using a subtraction number sentence when the item to be measured is not aligning to zero. In this lesson, a video clip is used to emphasize this idea further.
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Measurements
For this measurement worksheet, students measure the length and height of shapes given to them. Students measure a rectangle, triangle, and circle.
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Estimating Length
In this measurement of length instructional activity, learners identify and measure 20 different items based on estimation. They use different objects to measure length and compare the difference between feet and inches.
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Length
For this length worksheet, students estimate how long each objects is in the 9 examples. Students then circle the answer that gives the best estimate.
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Measuring and Comparing Weight and Capacity
First graders measure weight and capacity. In this measurement lesson, 1st graders explore visual examples of weight and capacity comparisons. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Measuring and Comparing Weight and Capacity
First graders explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement lesson, 1st graders explore measurement techniques as they use containers to measure capacity. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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How Do They Measure Up? Measure and Graph
In this measure and graph worksheet, students use paper clips to measure various lengths shown, then bar graph their results, a total of 4 measurements.
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Measurements
In this measuring with centimeters and meters worksheet, students use the rulers provided to find the length and height of objects. Students solve three problems.
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Add and Subtract Measurements: Practice
In this measurements worksheet, students add or subtract the measurement problems. The measurements include: inches, minutes, hours, pounds, ounces, grams, feet, quarts, centimeters, gallons, pints, millimeters, yards, and meters....
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Measure the Crayons
In this measuring instructional activity, students cut out a measuring bar and use it to measure pictures of crayons, writing the length of each.
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Inch, Foot, Yard, Mile - Practice 12.2
The first 12 problems on this practice page require prealgebra participants to convert units of length. In the next eight problems, they compare lengths using inequality symbols. There are two functions tables to complete and then two...
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How Many Noses Are in Your Arm?
Middle schoolers apply concept of ratio and proportion to determine length of Statue of Liberty's torch-bearing arm. They view video of Statue of Liberty, determine how long statue's arm would be if its nose measures four feet six...
EngageNY
Modeling Using Similarity
How do you find the lengths of items that cannot be directly measured? The 13th installment in a series of 16 has pupils use the similarity content learned in an earlier resource to solve real-world problems. Class members determine...
Virginia Department of Education
Linear Curve of Best Fit
Is foot length to forearm length a linear association? The class collects data of fellow scholars' foot length and the length of their forearms. They plot the data and find a line of best fit. Using that line, they make predictions of...
McGraw Hill
Metric Units of Weight and Volume
Getting the right measurements can save a lot of time and money in the real world. Learners are introduced to unit conversion and how to accurately go from one unit to another. The first pages are notes and then the packet finishes with...
EngageNY
Graphing the Sine and Cosine Functions
Doing is more effective than watching. Learners use spaghetti to discover the relationship between the unit circle and the graph of the sine and cosine functions. As they measure lengths on the unit circle and transfer them to a...
Project Maths
Planes and Points
Build a solid foundation on which to develop future concepts. Through a guided exploration, learners compare and contrast the characteristics of points, lines, planes, rays, and segments. They measure lengths and practice notation for...