Curated OER
Playing with Money (From the New Zealand Point of View)
Students explore the exchange rates for five countries. They identify the units of currency of a number of countries. Students convert money amounts accurately from New Zealand dollars to another currency. They graph currency...
Curated OER
Playing with Money (From the Other Point of View)
Students explore exchange rates. They identify the units of currency of a number of countries. Students convert money amounts accurately. They graph currency fluctuations and interpret graphs.
Curated OER
Similar Triangles - Applied Problems
High schoolers differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
Curated OER
Create a Full-Scale Layout of the International Space Station
Students work together to convert scale dimensions to determine the true size of the International Space Station. They create a full-scale outline of the station. They share their layout with the class.
Curated OER
Measurement, Perimeter and Area
Learners explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement lesson, students collect data about themselves such as height, finger length, neck circumference, foot length, and other body measurements. Learners cut squares...
Curated OER
Penguin Heights
Pupils use the worksheet from the first website listed below to collect data on the penguin heights on the Penguin Page.
Curated OER
Make a Zoo
In this unit students work in groups to find out about an endangered animal species. They design a zoo enclosure for the animal and build a scale model. Together the class constructs a zoo! In the process of planning and building the zoo...
Curated OER
How big is a whale
Students research the size of whales using print books or the internet. Students do the research in groups. They compare and graph the results.
Exploratorium
Tired Weight
Take your class out to visit your automobile and use the tires to compute the weight of the vehicle. This is done by measuring the surface of the tire meeting the ground and the air pressure. This is a fun lesson in the relationship...
Exploratorium
Tired Weight
You don't need a scale to determine weight. This activity provides a way to use the concepts of air pressure and surface area to determine the weight of a vehicle by calculating the amount of weight each tire supports.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Effects of Friction on a Moving Block
Learners investigate how friction affects the movement of a block across surface areas. They test five different kinds of surfaces—smooth surface, wax paper, a paper towel, course, and fine sandpaper. They predict and record the results...
Curated OER
How Large is a Mole of M&M's
Students calculate whether or not a mole of M&M's fill their high school. They practice factor-labeling, define a mole, and calculate the number of cubic feet per mole of M&M's. To answer the question they measure and calculate...
Curated OER
Reading distance on maps
Eighth graders complete worksheets on reading the distance on maps in miles or kilometers. In this maps lesson plan, 8th graders use a calculator and ruler.
Curated OER
Reading Trees: Understanding Dendrochronology
Students examine tree-ring dating and discuss the lack of water the settlers in Jamestown faced. They create paper tree rings, simulate rain patterns, and describe the history of construction paper tree sequences.
Curated OER
Tomb Explorer/Temple Explorer
Fourth graders build an explorer vehicle which they program through an obstacle course to enter the tomb or temple to discover artifacts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Total Distance Without Unit Conversion (Metric Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A video and practice questions on how to calculate the distance without having to convert the metric units. [0:49]
The Math League
The Math League: Metric Units and Measurement
This metric system tutorial is compared to the U.S. standard system so that students can comprehend the measurement of length, volume, mass and the like.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Converting Metric and u.s. Length
Students convert between metric and customary units of length in a series of self-check exercises and timed learning games.
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University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Metric Conversion [Pdf]
This worksheet is designed for Grade 7 students. 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 within the same...
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Metric 4
Test your knowledge at metric conversion by answering 30 questions on distance, length, volume, and weight.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Changing Metric Units
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of converting within the Metric System. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Metric Prefix Memorization Challenge
This tutorial makes the memorization of metric prefixes fun. Students can race the clock to see how well they have the prefixes memorized.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Math Frog: Metric 4 Modified
Basic practice with metric conversions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Convert Units (Metrics)
Convert between metric measures of distance, volume, and mass. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.