http://www.oercommons.org/browse/keyword/measure daily 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.oercommons.org/courses/earthquakes-rock Students learn the two main methods to measure earthquakes, the Richter Scale and the Mercalli Scale. They make a model of a seismograph a measuring device that records an earthquake on a seismogram. Students also investigate which structural designs are most likely to survive an earthquake. And, they illustrate an informational guide to the Mercalli Scale. Janet Yowell Jessica Todd Malinda Schaefer Zarske Melissa Straten Mathematics and Statistics Science and Technology 2009-11-02T09:52:37 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/don-t-confuse-your-qs Students investigate the difference between qualitative and quantitative measurements and observations. By describing objects both qualitatively and quantitatively, students learn that both types of information are required for complete descriptions. Students discuss various the characteristics of many objects, demonstrating how engineers use both qualitative and quantitative information in product design. Denise W. Carlson Malinda Schaefer Zarske Megan Schroeder Mathematics and Statistics Science and Technology 2009-11-02T09:52:37 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/engineering-your-own-spectrograph Students use simple materials to design an open spectrograph so they can calculate the angle light is bent when it passes through a holographic diffraction grating. A holographic diffraction grating acts like a prism, showing the visual components of light. After finding the desired angles, students use what they have learned to design their own spectrograph enclosure. Nathanael Bolt Mathematics and Statistics Science and Technology 2009-11-02T09:52:37 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/a-cage-to-save-a-whale In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad must estimate the measurements of Spout the Whale in order to find a cage that will fit him.  Mathematics and Statistics 2009-08-13T00:25:40 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/measuring-length-precisely In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad must measure the length of the rope that will lower Digit from the ceiling to remove the voice box from a statue of Hacker. Mathematics and Statistics 2009-08-13T00:25:40 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/the-measurement-debate In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad helps resolve a dispute about the squares on the Gollywood Walk of Fame. Mathematics and Statistics 2009-08-13T00:25:40 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/directions-to-hen-rock The CyberSquad has to deal with angles and distances to locate a treasure chest in this video segment from Cyberchase. Mathematics and Statistics 2009-08-13T00:25:40 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/what-s-a-360 In this Cyberchase video segment, Harry tries to snowboard and learns how to measure and identify many common angles. Mathematics and Statistics 2009-08-13T00:25:40 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/rhythm An introduction to the basic element of music called rhythm, with some definitions. Catherine Schmidt-Jones Arts 2007-08-20T04:23:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/pickup-notes-and-measures A shortened first measure of a piece of music is called a pickup measure. Notes that begin a phrase shortly before a strong downbeat are also called pickup notes. Catherine Schmidt-Jones Arts 2007-08-20T04:20:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/bouncing-ball-experiment In this experiment students should be in groups of 3. Students will drop a ball from different heights and measure the corresponding bounce. Since each group will use a different ball, they will generate different sets of data. They will be asked to discuss and compare their linear function with that of their classmates. They should practice measuring the ball bounce before they begin to collect data. A lesson plan for grades 9–12 Mathematics Alicia Jones Mathematics and Statistics 2007-07-15T10:37:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/human-box-and-whisker-plot Students will learn how to construct box and whisker plots as they actively participate in being a part of one based upon their heights. As an extension of the lesson, students will learn how to interpret a graph of this type. Nikki Honeycutt Mathematics and Statistics 2007-07-15T10:34:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/equal-inches In this lesson, students will begin measuring with nonstandard units and discover the need for a standard unit of measure. Students will also learn to measure to the nearest inch using an inch ruler correctly and record their results. Charlene Martin Mathematics and Statistics 2007-07-15T10:28:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/stem-and-leaf-hop The students will measure and record the length of their jumps. The lengths will be used to create a class stem and leaf plot. Kathy Sellers Mathematics and Statistics 2007-07-15T10:28:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/soooooo-tall Students will build a figure out of legos. There are two groups, and each group is competing with the other. Students build their tower of legos as high as they can and then measure with a ruler or yard stick. The tower has to be free-standing so the children have to think of ways to keep the tower standing by itself. Beverly Rose Mathematics and Statistics 2007-07-15T10:23:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/plant-power Students will plant their own seeds in potting soil and measure plant growth. Before the students' plants are visible above the soil, students will explore the parts and functions of classroom plants and compare growth between the classroom plants. Using the weather channel website, students will predict weather the day's weather conditions are excellent, good, or poor for plant growth. Rhonda Hathcock Science and Technology Social Sciences 2007-07-15T10:21:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/am-i-a-square Students should discover how their height is related to their arm span. They will learn how to do spatial and visual estimation, use measuring tools, recognize factional parts of an inch, gather data, and organize and create a graph based on their findings. Priscilla Hege Mathematics and Statistics 2007-07-15T10:16:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/measurement Children will work with a partner to measure their hands, feet, and smiles to the nearest inch and centimeter. Children will measure cut slips of different colored construction paper from 1 - 12 inches and graph into even-odd, shortest to longest, longest to shortest. Children will record their information, use the information to solve word problems, and create a number sentence. Ann Franklin Mathematics and Statistics 2007-07-15T10:15:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/observe-make-measure There are many ways to get information in the world. This collection of still images features tools that help us observe, make, and measure things. WGBH Educational Foundation Science and Technology 2006-11-15T21:01:00 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/nasa-ksnn-what-is-volume Measuring volume isn't always easy. Some objects have regular or uniform shapes. The volume of these objects can usually be measured with a formula. NASA's Center for Distance Learning Science and Technology 2006-11-06T19:35:00 Course Related Materials