Measurement Tools Teacher Resources

Blossom and Snappy help Digit mail a surprise package to Robbie. They visit the post office and postal processing plant to see how it all works.

Learners become scientists, and learn about the usef of seismic technology to map patterns of rock formations below the surface of the Earth.

Second graders use their knowledge of place value to determine whether a comparison statement is true or false.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students use math to create two dimensional illusions in the form of impossible objects. Students use the drawing and measuring tools to create mathematical art.

Peruse a collection of lesson plans, resources and FAQ's about measurement at every grade level.

This site offers a definition and history of the astrolabe. There are links for additional information and acitivities.

What are the common errors made when students take measurements and how can they be avoided? A good deal of vocabulary associated with measurement errors is explained. Tips are provided for the student and the teacher in hopes of...

Practice using metric rulers and rulers with inches. Includes helpful feedback when questions are answered incorrectly.

This is a great measurement lesson plan with a literature connection, "Inch by Inch" by Leo Lioni. It uses a variety of activities where students use the inch unit.

This video lesson [3:59] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 1 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." Students can answer review questions to assess their understanding of...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has good beginning activities for introducing measuring with an inch ruler.

In this set of worksheet activities, students will be guided to discover formulas for area of polygonal shapes and circles.

In this lesson plan students learn how to use a thermometer and compare changes in temperature using water in the fridge and water in the freezer. Helps students create charts to analyze data.

Challenge yourself to a game for testing your measurement skills using a ruler. You may choose to have yourself timed.

Digital image of a protractor.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose appropriate tools and customary units for given measurement situations.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose appropriate tools and units for given measurement situations involving squares and rectangles.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose appropriate metric measurement tools when finding various lengths.