Learners observe a leaf and discuss the way that water is released from a leaf through its stomata.  For this water cycle lesson plan, students calculate how much water leaves produce from a whole tree.     

Sixth graders explore standard and nonstandard measurement. In this measurement lesson, 6th graders estimate the lengths of different objects and write about their observations during measuring. Students work in groups to...

In this estimation activity, 3rd graders study the 6 dimensions of a sketch of a house. Students estimate and measure 6 different sides of the house. Students check off each of 6 items that are longer than 1 decimeter.

In this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders, working with a partner, choose two different units out of five to measure the length of their classroom. Students estimate first and then measure.

Students review estimation, measurement, fractions, decimals while familiarizing themselves with a new classroom at the beginning of the year.

Third graders play the game, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" while subtracting using estimation. I really like the format of this fun game, which utilizes the lifelines and strategies found in the real game on television.

Sixth graders investigate estimating. In this estimating lesson, 6th graders estimate how much rice is eaten around the world. Students estimate the percentages of rice eaten by other countries. Students compare rice production to...

Students work in groups to calculate the costs of a trip to Six Flags amusement park. In this domain and range lesson, students calculate the least and greatest amounts of money needed for tickets, food, souvenirs, and airplane tickets.

Students apply number and operation skills to learn how to spend a gift certificate. In this mathematical reasoning lesson, students use base 10 blocks as money and calculate how much money they have.

In this decimal rounding worksheet, learners round up in 52 problems. They round up using the numbers that have three decimals places.

For this problem solving worksheet, students solve 4 story problems pertaining to a newspaper delivery job. Students estimate and find the solution to each problem.

In this fancy foot estimation and measurement worksheet, 1st graders examine 3 curved lines and estimate whether they are longer or shorter than a foot. They use a foot-long string to check each answer.

In this sums and differences worksheet, 6th graders solve 20 different problems that including the estimation of numbers in each one. They estimate the sum or difference found in each problem and write it in the space provided. Then,...

In this pence and estimation on line instructional activity, students change the price of five toys to pence, estimate the price of four toys by rounding the prices to the nearest 10p and utilize estimation in eight number problems....

In this checking multiplication by estimation worksheet, 8th graders answer twenty six problems by estimating the answer in the decision column and then discuss their answers in class.

In this math worksheet, students participate in an investigation of Smarties candy. For example, students estimate how many candies they have in each color, count the actual number, and record the information in a tally chart.

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...

Students explore the population of grass plants in a given area. They plan and conduct a sampling activity to estimate the population of dandelions or the number of grass blades on the school grounds.

Students estimate quantity, length, and area. Students practice making comparison estimations of different items and estimate whether or not the amount is greater or less than a certain amount. Students practice making estimations.

Pupils predict the outcome of a question and conduct a survey and record their findings on a bar graph.

Students estimate the number of pennies it takes to fill outlines of various basic shapes.

In this estimating percentages worksheet, learners read a problem that gives the percentage of a dollar amount, for example; 8.6% of $75.09 = $5.46. They estimate to determine if they believe the problem is "definitely wrong" or...

Students use ads from magazines to create data to be measured and apply the skill of estimation. They record the percentage of magazine ads that could be separated into different categories made by students through the use of logical...

First graders listen to the teacher read "The M&M's Addition Book." They estimate the number of gum balls in a bag. Students use unifix cubes to estimate the number of gum balls each student will receive. The indicated worksheet and...