Module 7 - Measurement

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In this module, you will develop an understanding of real world problem solving using measurement. This will help you assist future students in developing critical thinking abilities across the elementary grade levels.

Activity 1: Key Terms & Definitions

weight
mass
volume

In your notebook for IS Math, continue your glossary section for quick reference.

Resources:

All students should go to the community and participate in the exercises of the week.

Please Note the Different Resources Depending on your Start Date.

After October 1, 2007

MyMathLab Complete Steps 1-4 in Module 7 on Measurement.

Before October 1, 2007

Billstein text Chapters 9-11.
Thinkwell Prealgebra 2nd Ed. Chapters 8.1, 9.5

Supplemental Resources:

This is a Math Dictionary with illustrations and scientific definitions for the measurement terms. Just click on the appropriate letter and find what you need. Here is the link: http://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/
This math dictionary for kids by Jenny Eather illustrates easy, interactive examples: www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html .
This is a site by Bruce Simmons, and you can access terms alphabetically: http://www.mathwords.com/a.htm
This site is for teachers and it has sample rubrics and you can create your own. http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
What is the difference between Mass and Weight? Click here to find out.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html
Measurement Man makes converting cups to pints simple. You will want to use this in your classroom, too! http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2004/concepcion/measurement_man.htm

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Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. rbennett1. (2007, September 28). Module 7 - Measurement. Retrieved December 02, 2008, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/interdisciplinary-studies-mathematics/module-7-measurement. This work is licensed under a GNU Free Document License.

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	Info Module 7 - Measurement Document Actions Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5 In this module, you will develop an understanding of real world problem solving using measurement. This will help you assist future students in developing critical thinking abilities across the elementary grade levels. Activity 1: Key Terms & Definitions weight mass volume In your notebook for IS Math, continue your glossary section for quick reference. Resources: All students should go to the community and participate in the exercises of the week. Please Note the Different Resources Depending on your Start Date. After October 1, 2007 MyMathLab Complete Steps 1-4 in Module 7 on Measurement. Before October 1, 2007 Billstein text Chapters 9-11. Thinkwell Prealgebra 2nd Ed. Chapters 8.1, 9.5 Supplemental Resources: This is a Math Dictionary with illustrations and scientific definitions for the measurement terms. Just click on the appropriate letter and find what you need. Here is the link: http://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/ This math dictionary for kids by Jenny Eather illustrates easy, interactive examples: www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html . This is a site by Bruce Simmons, and you can access terms alphabetically: http://www.mathwords.com/a.htm This site is for teachers and it has sample rubrics and you can create your own. http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php What is the difference between Mass and Weight? Click here to find out. http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html Measurement Man makes converting cups to pints simple. You will want to use this in your classroom, too! http://www.teachnet-lab.org/miami/2004/concepcion/measurement_man.htm Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 : : Activity 5 Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. rbennett1. (2007, September 28). Module 7 - Measurement. Retrieved December 02, 2008, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/interdisciplinary-studies-mathematics/module-7-measurement. This work is licensed under a GNU Free Document License.	Reuse Course Download this course Export into OpenOCW

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