In this triangulation activity, students solve and complete 11 steps of an experiment to determine the distance to a far away object using triangulation and trigonometry. First, they select a far away object and create a baseline far...

Students measure out 100 feet to get an idea of how long an oil tanker is.  In this measurement lesson plan, students sketch an oil tanker using the appropriate scale, after they have an idea of how large an actual oil tanker is. 

For this pedometer worksheet, students determine the distance walked.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 word problem.  Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.

Second graders use pedometers to record and graph various activities. Students discuss various activities that can be done during recess and the types of movements that are associated with each activity. They predict which activities...