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Changing Units of Measure
In this algebra worksheet, students convert between units. They write expressions and simplify them. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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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.
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Use Measurement
In this measurements worksheet, students read the word problems and use the measurements within the problem to solve the six word problems.
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Geometry - Measurement
Students review the procedure for determining appropriate types of measurements for given situations and measurement conversions. They figure perimeter, area, and volume of 2 and 3 dimensional objects.
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From Another Dimension: Intro To Dimensional Analysis
Hold measurements to a different metric. Class members convert the measurements of a dog's tumor to explain the size to its owner. Using cards, learners match metric measurements with their English equivalents. They then read articles to...
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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.
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Star Wars K-2nd Math Pack
Included in a Star Wars themed packet, young padawans enhance mathematical skills such as graphing, computing using basic operations, counting numbers and money, telling time, and measuring. Scholars play a game of sudoku, read number...
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Length and Area
Fourth graders measure one centimeter cubed blocks to determine their size. They measure lines using a worksheet that is not included in the lesson plan. Next, they measure the area of figures on the sheet using the cubes in place of a...
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Measuring Length 2
In this measurement instructional activity, 5th graders identify which is a reasonable measurement for each stated. Then they fill in the correct unit of length and the tables given. Finally, students convert each measurement into other...
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Area and Volume
What is the difference between area and volume? Have your charges build models of square centimeters, square inches, square feet, square meters, etc. It's definitely challenging, but there is no better way to learn than by trying...
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Height and Weight
Third graders explore their height and weight. They measure the heights and weights of their peers. Students record their data using an Excel spreadsheet. They create a graph to compare the data and analyze it for a correlation between...
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How Long Is Your Smile?
Fourth graders measure to the nearest centimeter. They work together to create a portrait of themselves with an accurate measurement of their smile to the nearest centimeter. This is a creative way for students to explore centimeters.
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English or Metric?
In this measurement worksheet, students use the chart and a calculator to convert each measurement. They also show their work for each and round their answers to the nearest hundredth.
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Fractions: word problems
In this fractions worksheet, students solve word problems containing fraction problems of least to greatest, measurements, class counting, and more. Students complete 8 problems total.
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Algebra/Geometry Measurement
Fifth graders investigate units used to measure different geometric situations. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders measure length, mass, volume and temperature using units for measurements. They estimate the measurements before...
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Estimation Challenge
Students calculate the length of the classroom using non-standard units of measurement and estimation. Using a cracker box, they discuss measuring various objects in the room as a class, and independently estimate and measure the length...
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"How Do You Measure Up?"
Fourth graders explore basic measurements by analyzing their own bodies. In this human anatomy lesson, 4th graders identify the units used to measure a human body such as centimeters, inches, ounces and pounds. Students complete a...
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Measurement
Fourth graders explore perimeters. In this measurement lesson, 4th graders examine example problems that highlight how to calculate the perimeters of rectangles in inches and centimeters. Students also practice solving problems that...
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What units and concepts do we use to measure rice?
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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Connecting Measurement
Students participate in activities the connect measurement to geometry, statistics, estimation, and the real world. They collect measurements from their elbow to the tip of their middle finger and make a box plot of the data as well as...
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Complete the Unit Conversions
In this measurements worksheet, students review the conversion chart for feet to inches, yard to feet, centimeter to millimeter, meter to centimeters, and kilometer to meters. Students then convert 20 measurements.
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Measuring Lines to Inch and Centimeter
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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Measurements Around the Classroom
Third graders practice measuring items by examining classroom objects. In this geometry lesson plan, 3rd graders utilize measuring tools to find the weight, time, length or temperature of specific classroom items. Students predict the...
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Measurement Quiz
Second graders investigate a measurement web site before taken an online quiz about standard units of measurement. They determine how to read a ruler and take a twenty question quiz. They write about what they learned using a word...