ibiblio
Ibiblio: How Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides an interesting and easy-to-use dictionary of the history and meaning of many measurement terms. Metric, International, and...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: 1.2 Physical Quantities and Units
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Perform unit conversions in both SI and English units, Explain the most common prefixes of SI units, and be able to write them in scientific notation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding Capacities in Compound Units English Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video demonstrates how to convert multiple units to the smallest unit of measurement in order to add and write the solution as a compound unit. Practice problems...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Visual Differences in Length English Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use visual objects and numeric units of measure in order to determine the longest and shortest lengths of measure. The video is followed by...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Customary Units of Capacity Applications (Grade 3)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This learning module offers four videos and a set of practice questions on how to find the capacity of liquid by filling containers with liquids (English Units).
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Standard Units of Measurement
Details on the different systems of measurement with fun facts and an activity.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Become a "Ruler" of the Ruler!
In order to practice basic sewing skills, students must be able to read and use a ruler for a variety of tasks. In this hands-on lesson, students will work collaboratively to demonstrate their mastery of how to read "English" units of...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Intro to Measurement for Primary Students
This site from the Math Forum is a great introduction to measurement for primary students. Each measurement activity has four components: interactive, manipulative-based project; technology; paper/pencil practice; literature connection.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Dividing Lengths English Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to divide length using a word problem. The video is followed by practice problems to assess student understanding of the concept.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Si Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students will describe the International System of Units (SI) and be able to convert units between International and English systems.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Chemtutor: Units and Measures
The learning resource discusses units, dimensions, and measures used in Chemistry. Some topics explored are dimension, symbols in metric units and symbols in English units. The activity consists of definitions and explanations.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: The Language of Physics: Physical Quantities and Units
By the end of this section, you will be able to associate physical quantities with their International System of Units (SI) and perform conversions among SI units using scientific notation; relate measurement uncertainty to significant...
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Metric Conversion [Pdf]
This instructional activity is designed for Grade 7 learners. The students are expected to: i. understand both metric and customary systems of measurement ii. understand relationships among units and convert from one unit to another...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Single Object Length Ii (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure the lengths, or heights, of objects in feet or yards. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:25]...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Line Lengths (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure the lengths of two lines set along a ruler and add them together. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Object Length Comparison (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure and compare the lengths of several objects lined up along a ruler. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing Compound Unit Capacities (Grade 3)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This learning module features three videos and a set of practice questions in which students recognize greater than/less than values and identify by how much a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Single Object Length (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to find the length of an object lined up against a ruler where the starting point is not at zero. Includes video...
Quia
Quia: Customary Measurement
Here are three activities--concentration, matching, and flashcards--to help learn or review the units of customary measurement.
Science Made Simple
Science Made Simple: Online Metric Converter
Practice converting English units of measurement to metric units using this tool.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Measuring Marvelously Standard Ruler
This activity is used to instruct students in the use of a standard "English" ruler for determining measurements. The students will read a standard ruler accurately to the nearest 1/16 of an inch. The student will measure different items...
Other
Federal Highway Administration: Si (Modern Metric) Conversion Sheet
Very complete chart of conversion factors for English to SI (metric) unit measurements and SI (metric) to English unit measurements. Includes length, area, volume, mass, temperature, illumination, and force & mass (stress).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Conversion Word Problems English Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Converting yards to feet and comparing two measurements. The video is followed by practice problems to assess student understanding of the concept.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Know and Learn: Violet Measures
Violet is going for a walk with a friend. She makes trail mix for each of them but can't resist eating some of the chocolate. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.