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Scientific Measurement Exercise

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students measure irregularly shaped bones, once using a variety of measurement methods and tools, and then again using standard conventions and metric tape measures. They explore firsthand that standardizing data collection makes...
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Inferring Height From Bone Length

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students determine the relationship between bone length and height. In groups, they are told the race and gender of the individual and discuss how this affects height. They measure the lengths of the bones in metric measurements and...
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Grams and Kilograms

For Teachers 4th
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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Measuring a Mummy Case

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice how to calculate volume using mummy cases. They measure using ancient Egyptian, U.S., and metric systems. They explore how to convert measurements into different systems, and discuss ratios.
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Estimating Volumes Of Household Containers

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students engage in a the estimation of volume for household containers and focus upon the usage of the metric system. They practice identifying the shapes that seem familiar and match shapes with quantities. Students interact with others...
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Houses

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a number of problem solving strategies in this unit of lessons. They determine how to draw and model three-dimensional objects, use co-ordinate systems, determine probability of events, and identify paths of simple...
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Measuring Length

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this measuring length activity, students learn to use a rule to measure distances. Students measure the lines to the nearest centimeter. Students finish by drawing lines using a ruler and the given measurements.
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Drop Zone Challenge

For Students 7th - 9th
In this science challenge worksheet, learners construct a parachute that will have the longest time in seconds and best accuracy when dropped from a predetermined height. Then they use the formula given to determine the calculations.
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Drop Zone Challenge

For Students 7th - 9th
In this physics instructional activity, students construct a parachute using the materials listed on the sheet that will have the longest and closest target when dropped from a specific height. Then they record their results after three...
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Stanley Jonas Travel Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students convert from one system of linear measure to another, graphing data from a table to a coordinate graph, using a graph to make predictions.
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Halloween Cakes

For Students 4th - 5th
For this recipe worksheet, students will rewrite a Halloween cakes recipe that makes 12 cakes, so that it will make 16 cakes. Ingredient amounts are in metric units.
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Taste Test-- Ratios

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math learning exercise, students mix four "cocktails" of orange juice and lemonade in the different rations specified. Students rate the drinks and determine their favorite combination. Students answer 10 questions about the...
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Finding Areas of Polygons- Extra Practice Worksheet

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this geometry worksheet, students practice finding the area of 11 polygons using diagrams which include units in both standard and metric measurement. They solve for the area of 11 polygons using words that describe the polygons that...
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The Amazing Inch and Measuring Up!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the metric and customary systems of measuring length with rulers, meter / yardsticks, and tape measures. They determine area of polygons and surface area and volume of three-dimensional shapes. They list as many...
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By the Pound, Gram Liter or Gallon

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students participate in experiments at five stations to practice measurement. In this measuring lesson, students are presented different produce and objects and must measure with an appropriate tool. Students use metric and customary...
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Planets in Proportion

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students apply estimation strategies and proportional reasoning to determine a scale comparing the planetary bodies to Earth. They convert measurements of time and distance using scientific notation. Both the metric and customary units...
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Latent Heat of Fusion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars conduct a series of investigation on latent heat of fusion. In this chemistry lesson, students explain how thermal storage systems work. They draw and interpret graphs.
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Units of Measure

For Students 5th - 6th
In this identifying units of measure worksheet, learners estimate the volume of their bodies using the bath method and component method, estimate the density of their bodies and use a conversion sheet to convert metric measurements....
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Investigating Planetary Soils

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study soil characteristics and identify properties of soils from different parts of the solar system.  In this soil instructional activity students divide into groups, read soil descriptions, test and record soil samples. 
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How Big is a Breath?

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students demonstrate how to use math skills to measure their lung capacity. For this human biology lesson, students use a clear plastic container, measuring cup and rubber balloons to demonstrate how the lungs work. Students estimate the...
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Meter Readers Turned Composers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils compose eight measures of music after they practice interpreting time/signature meter.
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Wrapped Up In A Kiss!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners use the wrapper of a Hershey's Kiss to practice estimating, predicting and measuring. They measure with centimeter rulers.
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Measuring Mania

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders turn into measuring maniacs with this activity! With real world objects, 2nd graders practice measuring accurately to the nearest inch and centimeter. After a lecture/demo, students practice with a worksheet imbedded in...
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How Will You Measure Up?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use the appropriate units of measure when given a list of items to estimate and measure. They work in cooperative groups to locate, estimate, and measure given items using the correct unit of measurement.

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