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Curated Video
Comparing lengths
Pupil outcome: I can use the language of comparing numbers to compare different lengths. Key learning points: - Lengths can be compared using longer, taller and shorter. - A length can be the longest tallest or the shortest of a set of...
Curated Video
Measuring length and height using cm and mm
Pupil outcome: I can measure length and height using mm or whole cm and mm. Key learning points: - The length or height of objects can be measured in mm or in whole cm and mm. - It is more efficient to start at zero when measuring. - If...
Visual Learning Systems
Measuring Length and Temperature: Summing Up
This video illustrates how length and temperature are measured using common lab equipment. Students are shown how to accurately measure length using tools such as meter sticks and metric rulers, and how to record their observations....
Visual Learning Systems
What Is Matter?: Measuring Length
In this wonderful introduction to the nature of matter, students will explore how they depend on and interact with matter. The program clearly demonstrates some of the physical and chemical properties of matter. Special attention is paid...
Visual Learning Systems
Metric Length and Temperature: Introduction
Through colorful animations and common everyday examples, this video helps students learn how to measure length and temperature using the metric system. Both the Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales are explained in depth. Emphasis is...
Visual Learning Systems
Measuring in Science: Units of Measurement
Measuring is a vital process in science, and it is a process all students can carry out. This program demonstrates many of the different ways measurement occurs in science including measuring length, mass, volume, and temperature....
Curated OER
Measuring Instruments for Physics-METER RULER
Unfortunately a portion of the beginning of this video is cut off. Close up views of how to use a metric ruler are displayed. Percentage error is mentioned. If you have a large class, this may provide a more practical way to demonstrate...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Curious George: Measure Up
In the video George Measures Up, Curious George needs to measure a tall building for Chef Psighetti. First he uses himself and then realizes he can use a measuring tape instead. As children explore the concepts of measuring, they learn...
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]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Length Comparisons Using Data Tables (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Video demonstrating how to read a data table showing the lengths of four rivers and solve problems where the lengths are compared. [2:44]