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i-Density Crisis

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine the density using mass and volume. In this science lesson, 8th graders explain why some materials float or sink. They estimate the density of objects based on whether it floats or sinks in a liquid of known density.
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Mother May I?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure distance using nonstandard units of measure. In this measurement lesson, 3rd graders measure a given distance through the use of the game "Mother May I?" Student gather and compare data on how many "giant steps" and...
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Angle Action

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students measure and label specified angles. For this angles lesson, students use a protractor to find angles that are acute, obtuse, and reflexive. Students then label each angle and match the angles the correct definition. This lesson...
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To Float or Not to Float - A Lesson on Density

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students define density in their own words. In this physics lesson, students calculate density using mass and volume. They explain why some objects sink and some float.
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Density of the Human Body

For Students 5th - 8th
In this density of the human body learning exercise, 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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Convert This!

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use conversion factors to solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students convert between Metric and English Units. They measure different objects and using both systems in their units.
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Taller/Wider/longer

For Teachers 1st
In this unit, 1st graders use measurement language and counting to compare objects in a variety of game situations. Students also practice the advanced concept of counting to advanced counting.
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Introduction to Measures of Central Tendency and Variability

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the mean, median, mode, range, and interquartile range for a set of data. They create a box and whisker plot using paper, pencil and technology.
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How can we calculate the molecular weight of butane?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students colloborate in a lab experiment. No OBJECTIVES.
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Aqueduct Architecture: Moving Water to the Masses in Ancient Rome

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare ancient and modern technology in water transporting. In this lesson on the evolution of the aqueduct, 9th graders build a working aqueduct model and examine its components. They explain the importance and use of the...
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Black Bayou Lake Measures Up

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students, in groups, estimate measurments and then select the tools needed and measure various items at Black Bayou Lake refuge.
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Heavyweight Champion

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars identify what mass is and how to measure an object with a balance in gram units. Students identify weight and how to measure with a spring scale in units of force. Young scholars compare the masses of two objects by...
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Estimating the Live Mass of Dinosaurs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the volume of scale model dinosaurs using a water displacement method. They use formulas to calculate the live mass each of the species of dinosaur. Then they complete and discuss a series of questions.
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Calculating the Average Mass of the Newly Discovered Element: Bean

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils determine the average mass of a new element using masses from three isotopes. In this chemistry lesson, students explain what an isotope is. They discuss their importance and uses.
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Metric System Prefixes

For Teachers 6th
In this mathematics worksheet on measurement, 6th graders complete the missing entries in a table on milliliters and decimeters. Then they write using the correct units with their correct prefix. Students also change each into their...
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Matter

For Students 7th - 10th
In this matter worksheet, students unscramble 11 terms associated with the different forms of matter and how matter is measured.
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Measuring the Speed of a Wave

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students create an experiment in which they measure the speed of a wave and record the data in a graph. They work in small groups to write the procedure for the experiment and share it with another group for cross checking of the...
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Measuring Vibration of Energy

For Students 10th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students measure the different vibration levels of energy. They use the fundamental vibration frequency formula to calculate the Morse potential for a given chemical bond. There are 2 questions.
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Guess Your Best

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss situations when it is useful to know exact weight of object as opposed to estimated weight, estimate weight of various items, weigh them on scale using ounces and pounds, and compare their weights on Guess Your Best...
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Using CM and MM

For Students 4th - 5th
In this measuring lines worksheet, students measure 6 lines and write the answers in centimeters and millimeters. Students measure 10 other listed objects and give their answers in large and small units.
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Make a Measurement Maths Trail

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students follow a math trail that has been created by the teacher. They follow the trail and answer math questions at stations along the way. They work in small groups to devise a math trail of their own which they share with another class.
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Weighing stations

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners work at a variety of stations involving practical measuring tasks. Estimation skills and the ability to measure accurately using kilograms and grams are developed.
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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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Volumw Measurement, English System

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders biew each volume container and discuss where they have seen them in their home, and how they have seen them used. They explore the different names of volume sizes and their equivalents towards one another. Students...

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