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Twenty-Five Measures of the Angles of a Triangle Problems
In this triangle worksheet, learners calculate the measures of the angles or the sums of the measures of the angles in twenty-five triangle problems and hands-on activities. The solutions are provided.
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Individual Horizontal Sundial 2: Cloud/Rain Activity
Students create a sundial to measure local apparent time as it relates to the position of the sun in the sky. In this sundial lesson, students cut and glue gnomon to a sheet of thin cardboard. Students then set the sundial in an...
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Measuring Rainfall
Students experiment to find out how rain is measured. In this rainfall measurement lesson, students experiment to observe the effects of rainfall and how much of it fell.
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Measures of Central Tendency: Range
In this measures of central tendency worksheet, students complete 40 problems in which a set of data is analyzed and the range is calculated. This page is intended as an online activity, but may be completed on paper.
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Extension: Measuring Madness
In this word problem measuring worksheet, students complete a set of 6 word problems. Answers and a reference web site for additional activities are included.
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Constant Dimensions
Students explore measuring units by investigating the dimensions of different objects. In this data graphing lesson, students utilize candy, beads and fingers to measure different dimensions of geographic figures. Students create a graph...
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Balloon Blowup Activity
In this science activity worksheet, students will work in small groups to observe and record what happens to balloons after they are placed on flasks and immersed into a warm water bath and an ice water bath.
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Comparing Distances
Young scholars practice estimating distances by analyzing a map. In this length measurement lesson plan, students view a map with a distance key and use their measurement skills to estimate the distance between two cities. Young scholars...
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Studying Plant Development Through Metabolic Activity
A hands-on activity which allows learners to learn about cellular respiration. This activity contains a range of investigations testing the rates of cellular respiration to demonstrate the relationship between metabolic rates of...
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A Penny for Your Height
Students investigate measurement. In this fifth/sixth grade mathematics lesson, students explore the relationship between inches and centimeters. Students measure their height in inches or centimeters and convert the measurement.
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How Tall, How Short, How Faraway
Second graders determine the correct unit of measure to use for different situations. In this measuring lesson, 2nd graders are introduced to different unit of measure. Students study the origin of measurement and practice measuring....
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Introductory Module
Third graders examine the non-standard method of measurement and compare it to the metric system of measurement. In this introductory module lesson, 3rd graders discover the scientific observation. Students also develop communication...
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What Temperature Is It?
Students answer the question, What is temperature? In this temperature lesson, students use hot chocolate and ice cubes to measure temperature with a thermometer (Fahrenheit and Celsius). This lesson includes a student activity sheet,...
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Geometry- Hands and Feet
Students identify units of measurement. In this measurement lesson, students predict the length and width of their hands and feet. Students discuss their findings and if their predictions were correct.
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Interior/Exterior Polygon Angles and Tessellations
Students discover the sum of the interior and exterior angles of several polygons. In this Geometers sketchpad instructional activity, students work in groups to find the stated measurements of triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons and...
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Rather Cut a Little
Students create podcasts of Measure for Measure. In this Measure for Measure lesson, students decide which lines are the most important and edit scenes to create a shorter version of the play that includes the important concepts. ...
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Jr. Chef Club
Learners examine the food pyramid. In this health/math lesson students make biscuits. Learners are assigned a group to measure out ingredients. Students also discuss which part of the food pyramid biscuits fall into and the nutritional...
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The Changing Me
Third graders study the human body. In this health activity, 3rd graders discuss that everyone's body is growing, measure body parts using a tape measure, and color the body worksheet.
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Sliding Along
Third graders explore the concept of linear measurements and how they work. Coins are used to reinforce the process.
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Metric Meals
Sixth graders investigate metric measurements. In this metric measurement lesson plan, 6th graders explore mass, capacity, and length. Students examine graduated cylinders and balance scales to obtain measurements. Resources are provided.
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A Plop and Fizz
Seventh graders perform an experiment to determine the effect of temperature on reaction rates. In this chemistry lesson, 7th graders take measurements and record data. They create a graph and analyze results.
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Length Lotto-Teacher's Notes
Young scholars 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...
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Imagining Back Story: Creating an Artifact for an Extra-Extended Text
Young scholars create a "back story" for a character from Measure for Measure. For this Measure for Measure lesson, students read the text closely as they look for clues about where the character came from and how he or she became what...
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Quarter Rest Lesson
First graders indicate the silent beats (rests) with an outward motion of the arms. They indicate a measure clapped out with a quarter rest, and a measure clapped out without a quarter rest.