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What is a Nanometer?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Teams learn about the size of a nanometer by measuring objects and converting those measurements. A worksheet then tests the groups' abilities to use nanometers by having them determine the size of objects that are too small to measure. 
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Measuring in Inches and Centimeters

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders measure different objects using one inch and centimeter cubes as a reference. In this measurement lesson plan, 6th graders construct inch and centimeter rulers then measure objects while also converting units of measurement.
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Measuring Mania

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders turn into measuring maniacs with this activity! With real world objects, 2nd graders practice measuring accurately to the nearest inch and centimeter. After a lecture/demo, students practice with a worksheet imbedded in...
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Everyday Measurements

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this measuring length worksheet, students find the items illustrated in the classroom and measure their lengths to the nearest inch and centimeter. Students then use the measurements to solve the two word problems.
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Let's Measure

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice measuring different objects. They discover the concepts of ratio and proportion and practice converting numbers into the correct unit. They read stories as well to help them with the concepts.
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Patterns, measurements, greatest common factors

For Students 5th - 8th
In this math review worksheet, students complete problems involving patterns, measurements, and greatest common factors. Students complete 7 problems.
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Measuring in Inches

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover that there are two types of standard measurement using a ruler: centimeters and inches. They use the inches side to measure pipe cleaner "worms"; straigthening them out and laying them on the end of the ruler with...
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Measurement: Length, Capacity, and Time

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen to Susan Hightower's, "Twelve Snails to One Lizard" and discuss the need for standard units of measurement. They make a body model on butcher paper which they use to measure their body parts and complete a worksheet....
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Add and Subtract Measurements: Practice

For Students 4th - 5th
In this measurements worksheet, students add or subtract the measurement problems. The measurements include: inches, minutes, hours, pounds, ounces, grams, feet, quarts, centimeters, gallons, pints, millimeters, yards, and meters....
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Measuring and Comparing Length

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students measure objects in the classroom. For this measurement lesson, students compare items using their height, use paper clips to measure things and record their findings.
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Centimeters And Inches

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this math worksheet, students cut out two rulers and use them to measure a variety of items. One of the rule is in centimeters and the other is in inches.
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Measurement and Estimation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore estimation and measurement. In this estimation and measurement instructional activity, 2nd graders use footsteps to measure distances around the classroom. Students sing songs to measure the number of beats from...
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Everyday Mathematics at Home

For Students 3rd - 4th
Send this information home with your young learners. Adults, siblings, or friends can help youngsters learn how to measure! This gives basic tips and suggests having the child draw a series of lines, and then use their 10-centimeter...
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Math Word Problems - Units of Length

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math word problems worksheet, learners solve measurement problems where they choose the best unit of measure for the item given. Students complete 7 multiple choice problems.
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Converting Inches to Centimeters (A)

For Students 4th - 6th
For this converting inches to centimeters review worksheet, students practice their math skills as they convert the 22 measurements in inches to measurements in centimeters.
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Converting Inches to Centimeters (B)

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this converting inches to centimeters review worksheet, students practice their math skills as they convert the 22 measurements in inches to measurements in centimeters.
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Explorations in Measurement

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students define length and area. They identify materials that can be measured with a rule and yardstick. They measure length and area when given an object.
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Measurement

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the relationship between metric length measurement and English length measurement units. They watch a demonstration of the use of centimeter and millimeter rulers before practicing using the Ladder technique to...
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Common Weights and Measures 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math and language arts instructional activity, students practice writing metric and standard weights and measures in word form. Students read 12 measurements and write them out in full using words. Example: 30 cm (30 centimeters).
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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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Measuring Lesson Plans and Metric System Conversions

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students may review measurement, and metric system conversions by measuring one another and the world around them.
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Centimeter Slinkies

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders estimate and measure the length of a whole color-segmented, candy gummy worm. Then, as students bite off each segment, they estimate, measure and record findings in an activity log.
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Measure Me!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use nonstandard concrete methods to estimate and record measurements of their body.
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Measuring Units and Tools reteach 18.7

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this identifying used to measure worksheet, students review standard and metric units of measure, circle the picture of the unit used to measure and the picture of the correct tool required. Students circle four answers.