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Geometry - Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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Length, Weight and Measures

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete measurement activities. In this measurement lesson, students watch online clips about measurements. Students view items and discuss taking measurements of them. Students discuss what units of measurement and equipment...
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Units of Measure

For Students 8th - 9th
In this metric units of measurement worksheet, students read information about estimating lengths and masses, then solve 65 problems. Sample problems with solutions are included.
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Construct Figures to Find Specific Volume

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use number cubes to explore volume of two-dimensional shapes. They roll a die and construct a shape using the numbers rolled as measurements of the sides. They estimate the volume of a given object, and then use the...
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Volume, Surface Area for Cylinders

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of volume and surface area of cylinders. In this volume and surface area of cylinders instructional activity, 7th graders break cylinders into their base shapes of a circle and a rectangle. Students...
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Virginia Department of Education

Going the Distance

For Teachers 6th Standards
Estimate the value of one of the most famous irrational numbers. The hands-on activity instructs classmates to measure the circumference and diameters of circles using yarn. The ratio of these quantities defines pi.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Whole Number Exponents: Teddy Bear Box

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
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...
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Dance and Math

For Teachers 2nd
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...
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Area Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore geometry by using computer applications. In this spatial measurement lesson plan, students discuss the difference between area, weight, volume and other forms of measurement. Students utilize computer applications to...
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Measurement Investigations 1

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find perimeters, areas, and volumes of everyday objects and state the precision. They work in small groups in order to take measurements, perform calculations, and write a group report about the investigation.
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Curated OER

Rainbow Jelly

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students work with teaspoons, tablespoons and fractions of a cup to make their own rainbow jelly, converting between units of volume as required. They recognize the need for a standard unit of volume and measure volume using teaspoons...
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Great Grams

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students measure objects effectively using standard units, They examine how consistency in the units used allows for easier and more accurate communication of mass measures.
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Density of the Human Body

For Students 5th - 8th
In this density of the human body activity, students measure several parts of the body to calculate the body volume. Students convert the body volume to body mass and body density.
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Spaced Out

For Teachers 5th - 12th
The students are able to use a formula to calculate the volume of cuboids by measuring the length of each of the three dimensions. They also investigate the relationship between milliliters and cubic centimeters.
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Boxing On

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students participate in five center activities in which they construct three dimensional objects using cubic centimeter manipulatives such as sugar cubes and toothpaste boxes. They determine the volume of the objects. They build a model...
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Curated OER

Quiz: Error in Measurement

For Students 10th - 12th
In this error in measurement quiz, students read given problems and determine the percent of error, find the absolute error, the relative error, and identify the limits. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Slosh, Dribble, and Plop

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students recognize the need for a standard unit of volume. They estimate and measure to the nearest liter. Also they relate the liter to the familiar everyday containers.
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The Three Bears: Comparing and Ordering

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore comparing and ordering volume of containers. They use the context of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to compare the volume of various containers by packing or pouring.
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Commutative Property

For Teachers 1st
First graders use various models to learn the Commutative Property of Addition. In this Commutative Property lesson, 1st graders use other students, counters, balances, and dominoes to apply the addition property. Students solve addition...
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Area Applet

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Elementary math classes calculate the area of a shape and explain the correlation between the size of the perimeter and the areas that can be contained within that perimeter. They also explain the effect the shape of the perimeter has on...
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Yummy Math

Raspberry Chocolate Heart Cake

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Have you ever finished a piece of cake and wished you had more? Solve this common dilemma with math! A straightforward worksheet prompts middle schoolers to use the given dimensions of a heart-shaped cake when planning to bake two larger...
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Cubic Volume

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders record measurements and calculate the volume. They select and use appropriate units and procedures to measure volume # use tools such as technology to solve problems
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Measure-mania

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research the history of measurement in this instructional activity. They compare todays units of measurement to historical units of measurement. For example, they weigh themselves on a bathroom scale and figure out how many of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Metric Conversions Worksheet

For Students 7th - 10th
In this metric worksheet, students examine conversion factors for length, mass, volume and area. Definitions of prefixes and metric abbreviations are identified.