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Converting Units of Capacity, Weight, Mass, and Area

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers solve the problems using measurement conversions. They concentrate on the units used for capacity, weight, mass, and area.
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Biospheres in Your Backyard

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students collect data from a local river biome. They use the information for metric conversion and graphing equations. They study the components of what makes up a biosphere and how math is used to analyze one.
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Bison Eating

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use metric measurement to study the amount a bison eats. In this measurement instructional activity, 5th graders watch a video about bison and discuss the amount of food they eat. Students weigh their food trays at lunch...
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: AL-CAN Highway Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
Students write and solve equations converting between metric and standard measurement as they travel southeast on the Al-Can Highway.
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Metrics1 Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Jessica's Aquarium

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use problem solving strategies to determine the amount of gravel needed to fill the bottom of an aquarium that is 50 cm long, 20 cm wide, and 30 cm high. Students use centimeter cubes and brainstorm strategies they might...
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Parachutes: What Affects a Parachute

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students create a simple paper parachute. For this parachute design lesson, students examine the effects of the wind and make napkin parachutes.  
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Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze cloud cover and to compose written conclusions to a given related scenario. They submit a letter of response and a report detailing their calculations and conclusions.
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Measurement Conversions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this measurement worksheet, students determine and write the correct measurement compatible to the one shown for each. There are 60 metric conversions to solve on the sheet.
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The Millikan L'Eggs Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students discover a pattern to mysterious eggs made by their teacher. In this mass lesson, students must uncover a secret pattern given plastic eggs and a balance. Students find the eggs have been created with a pattern and draw them...
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Convert Units

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this convert units worksheet, students write small to large and large to small conversions. In this problem solving worksheet, students write answers to fifteen problems.
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Dimensional Analysis

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this mathematics learning exercise, students use dimensional analysis to solve each of the problems on the sheet. They convert the measurements to the units indicated. Then, students identify the cost of a kilogram of margarine.
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Surface Area and Volume

For Students 10th
For this surface area and volume worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that includes various types of solids and cylinders. First, they determine the surface area for each figure given certain measurements. Then, students...
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Diamond Problems

For Students 8th
Diamond problems are a great way to have students solve and complete 5 various types of problems that include measurement and using algebra tiles to solve expressions. First, they copy each diamond and solve it. Then, 8th graders compute...
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use estimation and measurement skills to make predictions and solve problems involving length.
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Estimating and Measuring Length in Metric Units

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this metric measurement worksheet, students estimate lengths of items in centimeters, then use rulers to check estimates.
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Measurement, Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners explore the concept of measurement.  In this measurement instructional activity, students collect data about themselves such as height, finger length, neck circumference, foot length, and other body measurements.  Learners cut...
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Graphing Weights and Measures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice gathering, averaging, and graphing data. They practice converting measurements to the metric system. Students graph their results and present them to the class.
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Metric System Word Search

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the concept of measurement and cover the related vocabulary.
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How Does Kansas Measure Up?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students identify the five main crops of Kansas and crops that are produced in other states. The categorize the types of fruits and seeds of each plant and measure each to compare the length of each.
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Making Fudge: Measuring Weight

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure the ingredients for a fudge recipe. In this measurement lesson, 4th graders practice measuring out the ingredients for a recipe to make fudge. Later, students get to enjoy the fudge they made.
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Measuring Lines to Inch and Centimeter

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math learning exercise, students practice using metric and standard rulers. Students measure 10 lines in both centimeters and inches. Students write the answers on the lines.
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Black Bayou Lake Measures Up

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students, in groups, estimate measurments and then select the tools needed and measure various items at Black Bayou Lake refuge.
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Metrics 1 Word Search

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word search learning exercise, students locate 13 words related to measurement. The word list includes volume, measure, and meter.