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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area and Measurements

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars measure the area using feet and yard. In this algebra lesson, students draw and manipulate shapes to calculate the area. They measure the relationship of area between the two units.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Paper Clip Path- Using Paper Clips to Measure

For Students 1st
In this paper clip measurement activity, 1st graders cut out pictures of paper clips at the bottom of the page. They use the pictures to measure how many paper clips it takes to follow two paths. They color the shorter path blue.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Measurement in Inches

For Students 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, 3rd graders focus on a ruler with inches. Students measure 5 given lines and write the length of each line in inches in the spaces provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quarter Rest Lesson

For Teachers 1st
First graders indicate the silent beats (rests) with an outward motion of the arms. They indicate a measure clapped out with a quarter rest, and a measure clapped out without a quarter rest.
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PPT
Curated OER

2nd Grade Math Property of Transivity

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders understand and practice the property of transivity in this presentation. The slides contain the definition of the property of transitivity, along with several examples. The final few slides allow students to practice...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discover Magazine: Size and Scale

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research measurements of the moon and Earth as well as the distance between the two in order to create scale models of the Earth-moon system. With a marble to be used as the moon, they must determine how large to make Earth...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pan Balance: Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of equivalence as it relates to comparing concrete objects to determine greater or lesser attributes such as length and weight. In this pan balance-shapes lesson, students make estimations while verifying...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Measure the Lines

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this measuring instructional activity, learners cut out a measuring bar and use it to measure and color designated matching numbers.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Measuring

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math learning exercise, students solve the ten problems that have them measure ten lines with the units of inches. The answers are on page 2.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Measurements

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this math worksheet, learners identify and apply measuring various parts of their body. They measure themselves and complete the seven sentences that follow the lengths portion of the worksheet.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Measuring Angles

For Students 5th - 6th
In this angles worksheet, students use a protractor and measure a set of 5 angles, checking the correct measurements and labeling as acute, right, obtuse or straight.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measuring Body Parts

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students engage in a lesson to measure body parts. They use the measuring tape to record the data of body measurements. Students must choose the appropriate unit of measurement and compare the data for the different parts of the human body.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Measuring Length in Customary Units

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils explore customary units of measurement. Students use yardsticks, rulers, and adding machine paper to measure specific units as directed by the teacher. Through completing this hands-on activity, they actively investigate units...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measure This!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils estimate the measurement in centimeters for common classroom objects. They check their estimations, discuss the differences and write a paragraph summarizing the activity.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Let's Measure Trees

For Students 5th - 8th
In this trees worksheet, students show their understanding of measurement by solving 6 fill in the blank problems for distance, girth, and height.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Measure Objects To the Nearest Half Inch

For Students 3rd
In this standard measurement worksheet, 3rd graders measure pictures of 5 objects to the nearest half inch. They measure pictures of items such as scissors, a pencil, and a crayon.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Backyard Map- Measuring with Centimeters

For Students 1st
In this backyard map centimeter measurement activity, 1st graders cut out a centimeter ruler from the bottom of the page. They use the ruler to measure the path between objects which are pictures in the backyard map at the top of the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Units of Measure: Feet to Yards #2

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this units of measure instructional activity, students complete a total of 10 problems, converting feet to yards. A reference web site to additional activities is given.
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Worksheet
Nuffield Foundation

Angles

For Students 7th - 10th
Your learners practice the foundations of measuring two-dimensional angles. As well as the explanation of how to measure angles and their classifications, learners have plenty of practice problems on this instructional activity.
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Circles: A Geometric Perspective

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Circles are the foundation of many geometric concepts and extensions - a point that is thoroughly driven home in this extensive unit. Fundamental properties of circles are investigated (including sector area, angle measure, and...
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Lesson Plan
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Physical Science: Festival of Bubbles

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Investigate bubbles through the use of scientific inquiry. Pupils blow bubbles using several methods and measure the resulting bubble print. Measurements are recorded on a data table and transferred to a bar graph. Results are discussed...
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Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics

Charting the Progress of New Horizons

For Teachers 2nd - 6th Standards
In 2006, New Horizons began its mission to fly to Pluto. As it continues its journey, scholars track its progress with the help of an informative website, all the while reinforcing measurement concepts with the construction of a scaled...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pumpkin Predictions

For Teachers 4th - 7th
It's time for Halloween and math! Perfect for Fall, this simple worksheet provides a grid for young mathematicians to record their predictions about a pumpkin's height, stem length, diameter, circumference, and weight. After learners...
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Lab Resource
Pingry School

The Gelation of Guar Gum with Borax

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Some of kids' favorite toys are the products of science experiments. Scholars follow precise measurements to mix and create their own slime and Play-Doh. They observe the changing textures and the chemical reactions throughout the...