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Arizona Math Standard: 5.MD.A.1

Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system, and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real-world problems.

The Heaviest Pumpkin
The Heaviest Pumpkin
How heavy is the world’s heaviest pumpkin when measured in Mr. Byrds?
Gr 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
An Olympic Sized Pool and Jet Fuel (Episode 3)
An Olympic Sized Pool and Jet Fuel (Episode 3)
How many times could you fill up a jet plane using the fuel that would fit in an olympic-sized pool?
Gr 3-8
An Olympic Sized Pool and Lots of Pasta (Episode 2)
An Olympic Sized Pool and Lots of Pasta (Episode 2)
How many pounds of pasta could you cook using the water in an olympic-sized pool?
Gr 3-7
An Olympic Sized Pool and 2 Liter Bottles (Episode 1)
An Olympic Sized Pool and 2 Liter Bottles (Episode 1)
How many 2 liter bottles could you fill up using the water in an olympic-sized pool?
Gr 3-8
Special Gifts with Special Requirements
Special Gifts with Special Requirements
Your special friends sure have some unique gift needs!
Gr 1-8
Mow A Lawn
Mow A Lawn
How long would it take to mow a very large lawn with a push-mower?
Gr 1-7
Measurement: How Big is this Bathtub?
Measurement: How Big is this Bathtub?
So, if I told you a bathtub holds 640 of water, which unit would make the most sense?
Gr 3-8
Measurement: How Old Is Mr. Byrd?
Measurement: How Old Is Mr. Byrd?
What if I told you that I’m 341,640 old? Could you figure out what unit I’m using? Hint: it’s not years!
Gr 3-8
What Does it Cost to Fill a Car with Other Liquids
What Does it Cost to Fill a Car with Other Liquids
Is gas actually that expensive? What if we filled a car up with… orange juice?
Gr 2-8
A Caffeine Investigation – Part 1
A Caffeine Investigation – Part 1
So… just how much caffeine can you have before you end up in the ER?
Gr 1, 2, 3, 6, 7
Exploring Circumference With Famous Circles
Exploring Circumference With Famous Circles
Let’s find how the diameter and circumference of famous circles are related.
Gr 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
How Many Students Can Fit On The Playground?
How Many Students Can Fit On The Playground?
So… just how many kids could we cram onto the playground?
Gr 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
A Nutrition-Based Math Project
A Nutrition-Based Math Project
Let’s create a parody ad attacking a surprisingly calorie-rich meal.
Gr 3, 4, 6, 7, 8