Curated Video
Recognizing Common Units of Measurement Using Everyday Objects and Events
Learn how to recognize common units of measurement by comparing them to everyday objects and events. The lesson covers the US customary system and the metric system, explaining their differences and advantages. Students will also learn...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Compound Unit Lengths Metric Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Video only that describes how to add and subtract compound units of metric length.
Math Mammoth
Math Mammoth: Measuring Length: Whole Centimeters
In this video, students are shown how to use a ruler to measure lines and objects in centimeters. They are also shown how to draw a line of a given length. [4:41]
Math Mammoth
Math Mammoth: Measuring to the Nearest Centimeter
In this video, students are shown how to use a ruler to measure length to the nearest centimeter, and how to estimate and compare length. [3:53]
Math Mammoth
Math Mammoth: Meters and Kilometers
Explains the difference between a meter and a kilometer and discusses how to choose the most appropriate metric unit for measuring length or distance. [6:01]
Math Mammoth
Math Mammoth: Common Metric Units of Length: Km, M, Cm, and Mm
Discusses the standard metric units used for length, how to choose which one to use, and how to convert between units. Two word problems are also presented. [7:54]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Length Word Problems
Models how to solve word problems involving metric length. [5:49]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Comparing Lengths in Centimeters Using a Ruler
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This video demonstrates how to use a ruler to measure the length of objects in centimeters and compare lengths. [2:37]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Measuring Lengths in Centimeters
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Video demonstrating how to measure the length of line segments using a ruler divided into centimeters. [1:56]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Unit Conversion: Applying the Metric System
This video tutorial explores applying the metric system to solve word problems involving converting metric length.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Unit Conversion: Converting Within the Metric System
Students explore this Khan Academy video tutorial to learn about converting within the metric system.
Math Mammoth
Math Mammoth: Metric Units of Length (From Millimeter to Kilometer)
Presents a chart showing metric units used to measure length, from millimeters to kilometers. Includes unit conversion problems and word problems. [8:27]
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: How Do You Measure an Object in Millimeters Using a Ruler?
Watch this tutorial to see how to use a ruler to measure an object in millimeters. [5:51]
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: Measure an Object to the Nearest Centimeter Using a Ruler
View this tutorial to see how to use a ruler to measure objects in centimeters. [5:27]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ratio Word Problem: Centimeters to Kilometers
Demonstrates how to use ratios to solve a map scale problem. [1:12]