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Introductory Module

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the non-standard method of measurement and compare it to the metric system of measurement. In this introductory module instructional activity, 3rd graders discover the scientific observation. Students also develop...
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Length Lotto-Teacher's Notes

For Teachers 5th - 6th
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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Length Lab

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, middle schoolers identify and explain what each unit represents and how much each one equals. Then they use a metric ruler to locate each measurement and write it on the line. Students also locate the distance...
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Convert Units

For Students 5th - 8th
In this metric conversions worksheet, students convert metric units between small units and large units. There are 15 conversion problems to solve on this worksheet.
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"Space" Exploration

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the attribute of volume of an object. Units of measurement are reviewed and utilized in this instructional activity.
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Length

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine and explore a variety of ways to measure length. They discuss how to measure large objects using the end-to-end method, and in small groups measure the length of the room using the end-to-end method with a...
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Inch by Inch

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen to a read-aloud of Leo Lionni's, Inch by Inch before measuring a variety of items using both standard and metric units. They record the measurement data and follow a recipe for dirt pie.
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Why Standard Units?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
A variety of units of measurement are taught in this math worksheet. First, students measure objects using their hands. Then, they use a ruler to gain more precise measurements in meters and centimeters. Nice worksheet!
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Measuring the Flagpole

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Studets practice problem solving and comparison of quantities, ratios and prproportions. They develop a plan for determining the height of a flagpole complete with drawings and calculations. In addition, they complete a written...
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Conversion Practice

For Students 6th - 8th
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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How Long? How Wide? How Tall? How Deep?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students estimate the length of given objects. For this measurement lesson, students explore the use of standardized measurement. They also approximate the measurement of given items. Students read stories about measurement and...
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Mass: Applying and Interpreting

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students rotate through six studying stations solving problems that involve applying and interpreting aspects of mass. They solve various word problems, and measure the contents of cans and calculate the mass of two cans.
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Perimeter

For Students 7th - 10th
For this perimeter worksheet, students measure the sides of three triangles to find the perimeter in inches and centimeters. Students find the perimeter of a given square and hexagon as well.
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 6th
In this measurement instructional activity, 6th graders calculate the perimeter and area for 9 different squares. Students record their answers on the lines beneath each square.
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Everybody Needs a Rock

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Here is a instructional activity that rocks! Young scientists choose a rock and list words that describe it. They estimate the mass of their rocks and rank them within a group. They measure their rocks for volume and write a story that...
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A Metric World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils convert English to metric units. In this math lesson, students give examples of measurements they encounter in their daily lives. The share their answers in class.
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Measure, Use of Measure

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore how to convert one metric to to another. For this metric unit lesson students are given a worksheet and asked to answer the questions and give and explanation to the class of how they got their answer.
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Weights and Measures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils master the gathering, averaging and graphing of data. They practice conversion to metric measures. They gain fluency in the use of technology tools for math operations.
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Measurements

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math activity, students identify and apply measuring various parts of their body. They measure themselves and complete the seven sentences that follow the lengths portion of the activity.
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Measuring Lines in Cm 1

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this measurements worksheet, students measure the various lines and then write the lengths in centimeters on the provided lines.
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US Metric Units - Length

For Students 3rd
In this units of length instructional activity, 3rd graders convert from the smaller unit of measure to the greater one. They convert inches to feet, feet to yards, feet to miles, and inches to yards, in 10 fill in the blank problems.
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What units and concepts do we use to measure rice?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders look at different ways to measure rice. In this rice measurement lesson, 5th graders see the metric and customary measurements. They discuss how rice is measured by length, area of the field, weight, volume and yield. 
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Measuring Instruments

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math worksheet, students complete the exercise of measuring different containers that are found around the home. They choose the common metric conversions.
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Weight

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this estimating weights of objects worksheet, students observe objects, estimate the metric measurements, and choose the best answer. Students solve 9 problems.