Archive for the 'Scale' Category


Hands-On Measuring

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 1:54 pm

Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither

Students need active learning experiences to understand measurement concepts and develop important skills. These resources provide opportunities for students to problem solve with hands-on and virtual measurements in real-world and online environments.
Fit by Design or Design to Fit
This applied mathematics lesson features hands-on activities supporting the NCTM Measurement Standard, and can be used to introduce […]

Posted in Topics: 3-D Shapes, Area, Data, Geometry, Math, Measurement, National Standards, Perimeter, Process Skills (Mathematics), Pythagorean Theorem, Quick Takes, Real Data, Reasoning, Scale, Triangles, Volume

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Scale and Powers of 10

Friday, March 7th, 2008 11:39 am

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

Scale is a unifying concept in science. Whether one is considering the size and scope of the universe, an atom, or anything in-between, conceptual understanding of scale is a prerequisite to understanding. Other phenomena requiring knowledge of scale include geologic time, pH, and maps. Cognitively, most middle school students hold a concrete, incomplete conception of […]

Posted in Topics: Math, Number and Operations, Quick Takes, Scale, Science, Science as Inquiry

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