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Suspension Bridge Construction
Learners build a model of a suspension bridge and test the amount of weight it support. They identify different types of bridges: suspension, arch, girder, truss, cantilever, cable-stayed and moveable.
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Conversion Math
In this conversion worksheet, students find the corresponding length or weight for each measurement given using the conversion chart given. Students complete 4 problems.
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Centimeter Slinkies
Third graders estimate and measure the length of a whole color-segmented, candy gummy worm. Then, as students bite off each segment, they estimate, measure and record findings in an activity log.
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BY THE POUND
The student will estimate the weight and cost of produce and calculate the actual price.Discuss the difference between weight and volume. Have students discuss whether it is more economical to buy produce by the pound, by the piece or...
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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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Direct and Inverse Variation
In this direct and inverse variation worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various situations in variations. First, they find the constant of proportionality when given each variable measure. Then, students...
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"Mummies--The Great Cover Up"
Pupils wrap their mummy, use canopic-style jars for the preserved chicken organs and design and decorate a sarcophagus. They collect data by weighing, measuring and graphing their "mummy" and its organs.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 7 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 2)
Reinforce math vocabulary instruction with a set of flash cards. Fifty-six cards offer either a bold-face word or a picture representation equipped with descriptive labels. Terms include centimeters, gallons, square units, and more!
McGraw Hill
The Units of the English System
Go from feet to inches to yards and back again with this notes and worksheet combo resource. Several pages of examples regarding unit conversion of the English system are given, followed by different pages of problems. There is a nice...
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith
Students use estimation and measurement skills to make predictions and solve problems involving length.
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Making It Balance
Students listen to story, "The 100-Pound Problem," compare their weight with character in story, and weigh different classroom items using nonstandard units and standard units. They experiment with different items that can make scale...
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Grams and Kilograms
Fourth graders participate in scavenger hunts for objects that weigh a gram and a kilogram. In this metric measure lesson, 4th graders use a spring scale to measure objects they believe weigh a gram and a kilogram. Students complete...
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Metric Mania-Mass
In this metric system worksheet, students convert from the English system of measurement for mass to the metric system of measurement. They also convert measurements of mass within the metric system and explain how to measure an object...
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Air Pressure & Barometers
Fourth graders observe, measure, and record data on the basic elements of weather over a period of time (i.e., precipitation, air temperature, wind speed and direction, and air pressure). Then, they make a barometer and keep record of...
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Applied Science - Built Environment Lab
Young scholars evaluate trash. In this Science instructional activity, students collect and weigh trash from their classrooms. Young scholars categorize the trash and the corresponding weights, recording the information on a data sheet.
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Piglets
Students are asked have they ever seen a pig? They are asked what are young pigs called? Students are given the Pigs Display Sheet. They see that on the sheet there are two piglets and their mother. Students are told that mother pigs are...
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Daily Upkeep 5
In this math worksheet, 4th graders complete a quick math sheet to review solving for a number that is missing in a number sentence. Then, they identify which drawing best represents a line of symmetry. Finally, students calculate how...
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Estimation Zone
Learners explore estimation. They estimate distance, weight, temperature and elapsed time. Students record their estimates and justify their estimations wtih a written response. After estimating, learners take the actual measurements of...
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Decimals and Fractions
Students learn about using decimals and fractions by referring to a 19th century currency table. In this decimals and fractions lesson plan, students discuss converting pounds to coins and how they relate to fractions and decimals.
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Density of the Human Body
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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Surface Area with Polydrons
Students explore measurements by analyzing geometric shapes. In this surface area lesson, students identify the terms volume, weight, perimeter and area in order to find the requested measurements of specific polygons. Students utilize...
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Thirsty for A Liter or Milliliter?
Second graders work with liters and milliliters for measurement.
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4 Steps to Road Safety
Young scholars identify the "4 Steps for Kids" and how they can stay safer. For this important rules lesson, students take measurements and refer to a chart to identify their Safety Seat Number. Young scholars also discuss safety rules...