Charleston School District
Scientific Notation and Appropriate Units
How do you write a number in scientific notation? The handout and video provide an explanation on how to convert from standard form into scientific notation and vice versa. The resource also contains a short discussion about choosing...
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Measurement
Students investigate non-standard linear measurement. For this cross curriculum measurement lesson, students listen to the book Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy, and identify pages in which non-standard measurement is used. Students...
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Length Lotto-Teacher's Notes
Students convert metric units of length, specifically meters, centimeters, and millimeters. In this lesson of converting measurements, students participate in various games which require them to put the measurements in order or convert...
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Arc Length Lesson
Students find the length of the arc of a circle. In this geometry lesson plan, students calculate the length of an arc and find the measure of the central angle given the length of the arc. They convert between linear and angular speed....
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Customary Units Of Length 1
In this customary units of length worksheet, students draw five lines with different lengths, measure five lines to the nearest half inch and estimate the length of five widths.
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Measuring Angles & Segments
Young scholars view a PowerPoint for a warm-up lesson. They practice measuring around the classroom, measuring such things as the length and width of a desk, pencil, door, and book. Students use a website to practice measuring angles.
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Inferring Height From Bone Length
Students determine the relationship between bone length and height. In groups, they are told the race and gender of the individual and discuss how this affects height. They measure the lengths of the bones in metric measurements and...
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Nonstandard Measurement
Students find a partner with the same finger, arm and foot span as they have. In this nonstandard measurement activity, students compare the length of their index finger, arm and feet. Students who don't match anyone find the closest...
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Let's Measure
Students measure shells using 3 different methods. In this measurement lesson, students work in two groups to measure the length of a shell using two different units of measure. The groups compare their results, measure the shell again...
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Measuring Inches
First graders measure the length of pipe cleaners to form worms using rulers to focus on inches. They record their results and graph the measurement of each pipe cleaner. They measure their pipe cleaner "worms" in various colors and...
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House of Math
In this estimation worksheet, 3rd graders study the 6 dimensions of a sketch of a house. Students estimate and measure 6 different sides of the house. Students check off each of 6 items that are longer than 1 decimeter.
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Similarity of Length, Area, and Volume
In this similarity worksheet, students determine the length, area and volume of similar figures. This three-page worksheet contains explanations, examples, and 20 problems. Answers are provided on page three.
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Handy Measurement: Using Non-Standard Measuring Tools
Students examine different types of non-standard measurement. In this measuring lesson, students utilize their fingers, palms and feet as measuring tools. Students discuss the difference between measuring using parts of their body and...
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Arc Length Transparencies
In this geometry worksheet, students use an arc length transparency to calculate the circumference and arc length of a circle. There are 18 questions.
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Finding the Distance in Length
For this distance worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include determining the distance in various equations. First, they solve each of the problems by showing their steps taken. Then, students determine...
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Using Trigonometry to Find Lengths
In this trigonometry worksheet, students use trigonometric ratios to find the length of a missing side. This four-page worksheet contains 18 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on the last two pages of the worksheet.
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Liquid Measurements
Students explore the concept of liquid measurements. In this liquid measurement instructional activity, students convert liquid measurements from cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
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Units of Measure
In this units of measure worksheet, students mentally convert measured units within the metric system. This three-page worksheet contains two-pages. Answers are provided beside each question.
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How Long Are These Lengths? (#2)
In this measurement instructional activity, student measure 10 pictures of common objects using a paper clip. Students then measure in inches.
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Inch Measurements
In these two measuring lines in inches worksheets, students measure different lengths of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines. Students write 19 answers.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
What Is a Radian?
Here's an algebra II activity that strives to make the concept of a radian less abstract and more conceptual. It takes a hands-on approach to exploring the idea of a radian and allows individuals to develop a definition of a radian...
Common Core Sheets
Determining Area with Square Units
Third graders measure area by counting unit squares inside a rectangle.
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Measuring Up!
Students draw lines of certain lengths by using appropriate measuring tools. For this measurement lesson plan, students determine which measurement tools would be best to draw specific lengths to make a barn.
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Estimate and Measure Length
For this length worksheet, students estimate how many cubes long items are, then measure, record and compare actual lengths. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.