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Exploring Customary and Metric Systems
Learners investigate and measure using the metric and customary units. In this math lesson, students investigate which method is used most worldwide, the metric or the customary. They convert from unit to the other.
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Don't Flip Out Over the Metric System
Students identify the most appropriate metric prefix to use. They describe the usefulness of a system based on tens. Students compare the metric system to the American system of measurement. They develop a metric flip book to use a...
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Metric Conversion
Seventh graders convert within the metric system of measurement. In this seventh grade math/science instructional activity, 7th graders view a PowerPoint presentation that introduces metric conversion. Students use the Stair-step...
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The Amazing Inch and Measuring Up!
Fifth graders review the metric and customary systems of measurement. In groups, they brainstorm a list of careers that use measurements and which tools they use. Using different types of tools, they measure different objects in the...
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Measuring Length
In this measuring length activity, students learn to use a rule to measure distances. Students measure the lines to the nearest centimeter. Students finish by drawing lines using a ruler and the given measurements.
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Weight-The Metric System
In this metric system weight worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to view correct answers or print page.
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Metric System
In this measurement worksheet, students use the list of commonly used prefixes in the metric system to write each of the given equivalences for mass measurement. Then they state the names of each of the listed units on the sheet.
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Scientific Notation And Metric Conversion Worksheet
In this scientific notation and metric conversion worksheet, students problem solve six converting equations involving ordinary notation, scientific notation, measurements and square meters.
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Twice the Rice, or More?
Students review the metric and customary systems of measurement. In groups, they experiment with rice to discover the difference between the two systems. They record their observations on a worksheet and examine how capacity differs. To...
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Metric 1 Word Search
In this word search activity, students locate words related to the metric system. The word list includes length, scale, and quantity.
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Conversions and Rates
In this conversions and rates worksheet, students solve 10 different word problems that include using metric conversions and rates to solve each problem. First, they determine the number of milliliters needed for the correct dosage of...
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Weight Conversion Chart
In this math learning exercise, students read the weight conversion chart in order to solve problems as they are given for measurement.
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Choose the Units: Quiz
Quiz the class on which unit of measure would be most appropriate when determining the weight, volume, height, or distance of eight different objects. This quiz reviews liters, kilometers, milligrams, and centimeters.
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Converting Units
In this converting units learning exercise, students solve 10 different problems that include using metric units in each. They complete each listed unit of measurement by converting each to its proper length, capacity, or mass. Students...
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Gimli Glider—Anecdotes for Chemistry Teachers
What's the moral of this story? Units save lives! Teach measurement conversion through storytelling in a quick math-based lesson. Young scientists learn how one country's decision to swap from imperial to metric standard units caused an...
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Trees and Carbon
You'll find everything but the kitchen sink here ... or just a carbon sink. In the activity, pairs or groups of middle school learners go outside and measure a tree's circumference and height to estimate its carbon storage potential and...
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Measurement: 2D and 3D
Students solve volume problems. In this geometry lesson, the class watches a video about clean water (link provided) and individuals compare the volume of different prisms, including an actual drinking glass. Extension activities include...
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Introduction to Flight: A Math, Science and Technology Integrated Project
Seventh graders review graphing procedures and practice locating points using x,y coordinates. Students calculate the areas of the top and bottom surfaces of the airfoil. They construct a test model of the airfoil.
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Make Me Metric
Young scholars discover the need for standard units of measurement. They be engaged in estimation, problem solving, and use of measurement tools to begin an understanding of the metric system.
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Metrics and Standard Units
Students compare units of measure. In this metrics and standard units lesson, students estimate and compare standard units of measure with the metric system. They complete internet research on the history of metrics. They create a...
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The Metric System
Students convert measurements within the metric system. In this measurement instructional activity, students explore the different units of the metric system and practice converting numbers from one unit to another.
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Measuring Marvels
Students discover how units of measurement help people to categorize objects. In this measurement instructional activity, students discuss various units of measurement, use creativity to invent new possible units of measure, and learn...
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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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Place Value: Metric System
In this metric system learning exercise, learners read about metric and place value relationships, examine some sample problems, and then complete 5 conversion charts.