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Can You Drink Through a 30 Foot Straw?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Drinking straws are a pretty simple device ... or, are they? Explore the possibility of sipping a beverage 30 feet away with an engaging activity that's sure to keep pupils guessing. Just place a long piece of plastic tubing in a glass,...
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Estimating Length

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this measurement of length worksheet, students identify and measure 20 different items based on estimation. They use different objects to measure length and compare the difference between feet and inches.
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Introduction to Measurement

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student observes and measures the variability in the length of the forearm and the length of the foot and to test a common belief that the length of the foot is equal to the length of the forearm.
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Shape Up!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate measurement through the use of literature through this series of lessons.
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Measuring Length 2

For Teachers 5th
In this measurement 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 units of...
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US Metric Units - Length

For Students 3rd
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.
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Customary Units of Length

For Teachers 5th
In this mathematics worksheet, 5th graders identify which is the larger unit, inches or feet. Then they use the chart to help them in solving the problems listed. Students also identify whether they multiply or divide for each answer.
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Mission: Possible

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of scale. In this scale lesson, students are given directions scaled in inches and students must convert them to feet. Students take a section of a map and create a bigger scaled model of the section.
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Algebra/Geometry Measurement

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate units used to measure different geometric situations. In this geometry lesson plan, 5th graders measure length, mass, volume and temperature using units for measurements. They estimate the measurements before...
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Converting American Units of Length

For Teachers 5th - 6th
For this math worksheet, students convert American standard units of length measurement in 30 problems. Included are conversions to inches, feet, yards and miles. There are no hints or examples on the page.
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Length-- U.S. Standard Units Mixed Problems

For Students 5th - 6th
In this standard measurement of length worksheet, students solve 11 problems in which inches, feet, yards and miles are converted.
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Length- U.S. Standard Units Basic Facts #2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this standard length measurement worksheet, students solve 16 problems in which inches, feet, yards and miles are converted.
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Area and Volume

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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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Guess the Weight, Height, or Length Worksheet

For Students K - 1st
Kids can estimate weight, length, and height. Here, they circle the measurement that best describes the length, height, or weight of 10 different objects. 
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Scale Drawing

For Students 10th
In this scale drawing worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include various types of scale drawings in each. First, they determine the length of a highway on a map. Then, students determine the dimensions of a...
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Foot Book Lesson Plan

For Teachers K
Students measure items using non-standard units of measure. In this measurement lesson, students listen to Dr. Seuss', The Foot Book, before using oak tag feet to measure items. They use a large foot and a smaller one to measure...
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Leveled Problem Solving Scale Drawings and Models

For Students 5th
For this scale drawings worksheet, 5th graders learn to solve measurement problems using scale drawings and models for the six word problems.
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U.S. Customary and Metric Conversions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students convert U.S. customary measurements into larger or smaller units with the help of conversion charts. They are explained that they are going to use conversion charts in problem solving situations. Pupils use a calculator to...
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How Big is a Foot?

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice nonstandard measurement and estimating and measuring lengths of objects.
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Unit Conversions

For Students 7th - 12th
In this unit conversions activity, students practice converting measurements to the metric system. This activity has 8 problems to solve.
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Computing With Customary Units

For Teachers 6th
In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders identify and practice adding and subtracting units of measure. They add or subtract and regroup for each problem. Then, students explain how each way is different.
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Time To Measure

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure time and length. Through the use of video and technology, they explore key elements of measurement, such as units and conversion between units. They explore alternate units of measurement and apply measurement to...
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My Test Book: Capacity and Measurement

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding capacity and measurement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Naked Egg Drop

For Students 7th - 9th
In this science project worksheet, learners create a container that catches a raw egg and prevents it from breaking. They measure that the container is under 19.5 inches in width and length. Students also calculate their scores from the...

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