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Elementary measurement resources for Microsoft Word and for GATE
WHALES & Dolphins -- Cross-Curricular Adventure Upper Elementary and GATE
Use these activities as a supplement to your curriculum or stand-alone learning opportunities. Use them for advanced 3rd grade groups or 4th and 5th grades.
With this collection, you’ll get full explanations of the activities, ready-to-print activity sheets, templates, examples of student work, and photos so you are ready to go TODAY in your classroom!
Included in this collection are six activities to enhance your study of oceans, marine mammals, or whales. These activities are charged wi
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3rd - 5th
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4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Exemplar Word Problems
4th Grade Math Common Core Measurement Word Problems written to challenge students. These will enrich and extend their thinking. Standards covered are 4MD2 and 4MD3 as well as 4OA3. These work extremely well as exemplars. There are three real world questions that can be solved as a whole class, in small groups or by individual students.
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3rd - 5th
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Popcorn Project: Volume
Great Gifted and Talented extension project!
Students use their knowledge of finding volume to create 4 sizes of popcorn bags for a movie theatre. By using construction paper to physically make the bags, students gain a deeper understanding of the concept of volume. Use as a partner activity or an individual project.
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4th - 6th
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STEAM Geometry, Area, Ratios, Hands-on Math COLORADO FLAG DESIGN CHALLENGE
Full STEAM ahead! Here’s a fun and challenging one or two hour math lesson which combines mathematical problem solving, graphic design, following written directions, and an eye for art. It’s all ready-to-print including student handouts, teacher directions, samples, explanations, and an answer key. Use it today with common classroom materials!
Students solve problems about area and ratios to discover the proper measurements for a scaled version of the Colorado state flag and then solve pro
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4th - 8th
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The Ultimate Paper Airplane Unit
This is a scientific method/creative problem solving unit that my GT students look forward to every year! After using the scientific method to test several different variables that can affect the flight of a basic "dart" design paper airplane, students design their own paper airplanes using their findings and have a competition to decide who designed the "ultimate" paper airplane!
Before testing, we build basic dart paper airplanes, fly them around outside, and have a discussion of what variabl
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3rd - 5th
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Candy Bar Project - Measurement, Ratio, Figurative Language, Writing
This is a fun hands-on math projects that integrates Language Arts figurative language and writing. Students measure a candy bar (miniature bars are more manageable)using centimeters. Reinforces ratio skills. Teachers may have all students use the same ratio, or have kids randomly draw numbers. After completion, students write a commercial and present it to the class. Meets common core math standards for Grade 5: Numbers & Operations and Grade 6: Ratios & Proportional Relationships. Mee
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3rd - 7th
Claim Evidence Reasoning: "The Bad Dog Mystery" Worksheet
Students will be introduced to using Claim Evidence Reasoning to solve The Bad Dog Mystery. This worksheet follows along with the step by step powerpoint that allows students to make a Claim, review the Evidence, and lastly, determine their Reasoning with support. This evidence sheet is provided to allow students to review their work and discuss their findings with other students. This lesson allows students to analyze data, make measurements, and think critically. It is interactive and fun!
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1st - 5th
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Dream Home Area and Perimeter
Students will create their dream home blue print, on graph/grid paper. Students then must calculate the area and the perimeter of each room. Students can decorate and elaborate each room to make their house inviting. Students must write a paragraph explaining details about their home as well. Can be modified to only require area OR perimeter. Includes example written description and chart of calculated measurements.
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3rd - 4th
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Math Contract - Calendars and Telling Time
Updated 10/08
Are you looking for a way to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of your early finishers in math class?
A math contract consists of a grid of math activity choices based upon my math curriculum. My students are expected to complete 9-12 points on each weekly contract, and they should try complete at least one activity in every column. The activities range from 1 to 3 points, with 1-point choices being lower-level thinking activities, to the 3-point choices which are more
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2nd - 4th
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Measurement Scavenger Hunt
Get your intermediate students up and moving as they try to complete their measurement scavenger hunt either by themselves or with a partner. Great way to get students using their measurement skills for an authentic, and fun, purpose.
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2nd - 5th
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Volume Extension Project (Set of 2)
Need a challenge for students who already understand the basics of volume. Use these 2 volume projects to help extend your student's learning! Students will be asked to problem-solve real life situations as they apply what they know about volume in new "out of the box" ways of thinking.
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4th - 6th
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Elapsed Time Choice Board
Extension activities for early finishers or students who have mastered content. My students loved making their own schedules and the "real life" aspect of some of the choices. It is up to the the teacher to determine how many boxes students need to complete or if they must complete a row vertically, diagonally, horizontally, etc.
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2nd - 4th
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Robot Shop
This is a project created to accompany a unit on metric and standard measurement.
Students were able to test out of lessons after taking a pretest. If they tested out, they would work on the corresponding project part for that day.
I have used this project for 5 years- EVERY year, the students who do not "test out" complete the project anyway! It is a lot of fun for them to imagine a robot. I even included a writing portion, where they had to write an essay about their robot's function in the
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3rd - 5th
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Area/Perimeter (3MDC5, 3MDC6,3MDD8,4MDA3) Math Challenge
This math challenge requires students to design a new business district for a downtown city. As they add dimensions to their businesses, they must calculate the area of each business and stay under a specified budget. They then must write a letter to the mayor of their city defending their business plan!
Note: This is specific for Hagerstown, MD, but please feel free to modify it for your town!
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3rd - 5th
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4th Grade Converting Measurements (4MDA1, 4MDA2) PARCC Like Assessment
This PARCC like assessment assesses students ability to convert measurements within the standard and metric system. It is aligned to Common Core Standards and also includes a section differentiated based on MAPS.
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4th
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Converting Measurements (4MDA1, 4MDA2,5MDA1) Quiz
This assesses students ability to calculate and convert between measurements (time, liquid measurements, weight, and distances) as well as calculate rate problems!
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4th - 5th
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