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The Measurement Man

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore the measurements of capacity by constructing a creative project in the shape of a man. The man has body parts that represent different units of measurement and can be used to make conversions. This is highly...
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Measurement Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students review estimation, measurement, fractions, decimals while familiarizing themselves with a new classroom at the beginning of the year.
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Measure Twice

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students measure a variety of objects using the appropriate measuring tool. In this measurement instructional activity, students explain the importance of accuracy and precision in collecting data. They discuss the difference between the...
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NOAA

Come on Down!

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
What do we do when a dive is too dangerous for humans to accomplish? Send in the robots! Middle school scientists get acquainted with several different models of submersible robots in the second lesson of six from NOAA. Lab groups then...
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Egg Measurement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore measurement and units. They measure eggs to determine their density, mass and percent composition. An inquiry approach is used for students to ascertain the mass.
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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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Estimating the Live Mass of Dinosaurs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students estimate the live mass of dinosaurs. Using dinosaur and modern animal models, students use simple displacement methods to calculate the volume of the models. They calculate the masses of each model. Students compare the...
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Area, Perimeter, and Volume

For Students 5th - 6th
In these area, perimeter, and volume worksheets, students complete 6 different activities to determine area, perimeter, or volume of a figure.
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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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Density

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
A short video introduces the triangle that illustrates how to find any value given the other two in the density formula. Class members use the triangle to work several problems to find the mass, volume, or density of an object.
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Density

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Will the block float? Pupils take measurements to calculate the volume of various blocks of different materials. Using a scale, they determine the mass of each block and then calculate their densities. Scholars finish by ranking the...
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Length and Area

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure one centimeter cubed blocks to determine their size. They measure lines using a worksheet that is not included in the activity. Next, they measure the area of figures on the sheet using the cubes in place of a ruler.
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Graphical Determination of Density

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students determine the density of metal shot by a graphical method using significant digits in making measurements and calculations. Students graph a seris of laboratory measurements and determine density from a mass verses volume graph.
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Determining the Density of a Drop of Water-A Graphing Exercise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine the density of 1 drop of water. For this determining density lesson plan, students determine the mass and volume of a drop of water in the lab using appropriate lab techniques and calculate the density of a drop of water.
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Moles, Moles, Moles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate moles and measure out a mole by mass and volume. In this mole lesson plan, students observe demonstrations of quantities of substances that measure 1 mole. Students use a solid aluminum block and ruler to measure the...
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Using Measurement

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science learning exercise, students concentrate on attaining new knowledge of the science standard using the creative medium of games and puzzles.
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Heavy Ice: Day Five

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars explore physics by conducting a class experiment. In this density lesson, students examine a list of items and discuss whether they will sink or float and then determine their density. Young scholars examine the objects...
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Mass and Density of an Irregular Solid

For Students 9th - 12th
In this physics worksheet, students determine the density of irregular solids using water displacement method to complete 7 problems and short answer questions.
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Density of Minerals

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students determine the mass, volume, and density of two different mineral samples. Students show data and calculations as well as answer questions about the mineral identities.
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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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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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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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Elementary Exploration: Liquids

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study the attributes of liquids. In this science exploration lesson plan, students participate in a hands-on activity that requires them to examine the volume and shape of liquid.
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Metric Mania Worksheet

For Students 6th - 9th
In this metric worksheet, students complete 28 different metric calculations consisting of density, volume, mass, length, temperature, and time.

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