Curated OER
Finding the Sum of the Exterior and Interior Angles of a Polygon
Young scholars find the sum of the angles of a polygon and construct a polygon given the number of sides. For this polygon lesson plan, students draw large polygons on the floor of the room. They measure the length of each side and the...
Curated OER
Bending Light Waves to Magnify
In this magnification worksheet, students read about how lenses magnify images and how to determine the magnification of an image. Students divide ten by the focal length which is found to be the measurement from the center of the lens...
Curated OER
Geometric Applications
In this geometric applications worksheet, students find the length of a missing side of a right triangle. They determine the perimeter of a polygon and find the distance between two lines. This two-page worksheet contains 28 problems.
Curated OER
US Metric Units - Length
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.
McGraw Hill
The Units of the English System
Go from feet to inches to yards and back again with this notes and worksheet combo resource. Several pages of examples regarding unit conversion of the English system are given, followed by different pages of problems. There is a nice...
Illustrative Mathematics
Toilet Roll
Potty humor is always a big hit with the school-age crowd, and potty algebra takes this topic to a whole new level. Here the class develops a model that connects the dimensions (radii, paper thickness, and length of paper) of a common...
PBS
Frame Yourself: Area and Perimeter
Elementary schoolers are arranged in pairs and view the video Math Works: Measurement: The Difference Between Perimeter and Area. They discuss any prior knowledge they have of the term perimeter and then brainstorm together what the...
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network
Scale Models
With instructions to adapt the activities for any grade K-12, any teacher can incorporate the concept of scale into the classroom with a simple, yet effective lesson.
CK-12 Foundation
Whole Number Exponents: Teddy Bear Box
Five questions—multiple-choice, fill in the blank, and discussion—make up an interactive that challenges scholars to mail a teddy bear using the smallest box possible without squishing it. A box with movable sides allows mathematicians...
Techbridge Curriculum
Calculating Rainwater Runoff
Thirsty plants soak up every bit of a rainfall, but what happens to the rain that hits the roof? Calculate the amount of rainwater from your school's roof with an Earth science activity, which brings measurement skills, observation...
CK-12 Foundation
Add and Subtract Decimals with Front-End Estimation: Wooden Beams
A six-question interactive tasks mathematicians to solve addition and subtraction problems using front-end estimation. Question types consist of multiple-choice and true or false. A set of wooden beams that can be measured using moveable...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Explore Customary Units of Length - Practice 12.1
Give pupils a ruler and this worksheet so that they can practice measuring down to the quarter inch! Drawings of six various objects are depicted for them to apply their measurement skills to. The assignment concludes with one...
Curated OER
Measurement of Objects Using Similar Triangles in The Plane
Students use similar triangles and a sight tool to find the height and distance between large objects. In this similar triangles lesson plan, students use a constructed sight tool to measure the distance and height of an object using an...
Curated OER
Measuring Up on the Mayflower
Second graders use a meter tape to compare the length of the Mayflower to a basketball court and make homemade butter for crackers. Afterward, all students sit inside the makeshift Mayflower's dimensions and enjoy their Pilgrim butter.
Curated OER
Dance and Math
Second graders examine human body movements by measuring the choreography of a dance. For this physical education lesson, 2nd graders participate in a creative dance which is based on specific movements of each limb, which students...
Curated OER
Inches and Feet
In this inches and feet worksheet, students, with a partner, estimate and measure the answers to five word problems dealing with inches and feet.
Curated OER
Round About Measurement
In this circumference measurement instructional activity, students make a plan for measuring around objects. Students estimate and then measure around a trash basket and pencil holder. Students write if it is easier to measure around an...
Curated OER
Addendum to the Written Curriculum: Measuring Solids
Students use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the front...
Curated OER
Measuring With a Ruler
In this home school support worksheet, 2nd graders review the process of measuring with a six inch ruler with a home support person. They practice by measuring small items around the house to the nearest inch.
Curated OER
Body Part Measurements
Second graders participate in a review of how to use rulers and yard sticks while collecting measurement information. They measure assigned body parts and chart the data on collection sheets. They make a spreadsheet with the information...
Curated OER
Measure Twice
Students measure a variety of objects using the appropriate measuring tool. In this measurement instructional activity, students explain the importance of accuracy and precision in collecting data. They discuss the difference between the...
Curated OER
Precision and Accuracy in Measurement
In this Algebra I worksheet, students differentiate between precision and accuracy is measurement. The four page worksheet contains thirty-five problems. Answers are not included.
Curated OER
Estimating Units of Length Word Problems
Which unit of measurement would you use? As your scholars begin to understand measuring, it's important they become familiar with the various units. They examine five object images and match them to one of five units: meters,...
Curated OER
Metric Me!
Learners experience measuring things without the system of inches or millimeters. They utilize a ruler to measure or a body part to measure at least three body parts such as your ear height, finger length of foot width. Students...