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Science Struck

Science Struck: Metric Measurements: Units and Conversions

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Discusses how the metric system of measurement was developed and provides tables of unit conversions within the metric system, within the Imperial system, and between the two systems.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Standard Units of Measurement

For Students 2nd - 8th
Details on the different systems of measurement with fun facts and an activity.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Customary Measurement Flashcards

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This tutorial-practice has students find customary measurement equivalents using a flash card format.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Customary Length

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart focuses on reading a customary ruler to the eighth of an inch (introduction to sixteenth of an inch). Conversion in the customary system is introduced using ratios and proportions.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Measuring and Weighing and Filling, Oh My!

For Teachers 6th Standards
This lesson plan drives home the idea that studying for math means practicing problems and reflecting on your strategies
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Real Life Math: Restaurant Manager

For Students 3rd - 5th
Restaurant manager Tad Peelen explains how he uses math in his work in this video from KAET. In the accompanying classroom activity, students complete an activity involving one aspect of math that Mr. Peleen mentions: determining...
Lesson Plan
Other

Pbs Mathline: It Takes Ten (Pdf) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
A metric measurement lesson plan using grams, milliliters, and centimeters. This lesson offers a variety of "hands on" measurement activities using both the customary and metric systems. Additionally, this lesson plan offers extensions,...
Interactive
PBS

Nova Online: How Many Pearls? A Weight & Volume Game

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This interactive game has students apply skills in estimation, measurement, and basic addition using pearls. Students are asked to estimate the number of pearls in a treasure chest by making predictions and using number sense. The skills...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Count on It!: Episode 202 Math Is Everywhere, Part Ll

For Students K - 1st Standards
Blossom and Snappy discover a new window that Robbie put in the garage and decide to measure it. They discover the difference of standard measurement and non-standard measurement while making candies and during their visits to McDonald's...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Black Kingdoms of the Nile

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A geometry lesson that examines the history and structure of ancient pyramids and engages learners in constructing pyramid models. A comprehensive lesson that considers students with diverse learning styles. Math concepts introduced...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1 and N q.a.3: Felicia's Drive

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task requires students to make some sensible approximations of the amount of gas needed for a drive. They must choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. Aligns with N-Q.A.1 and...
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Access Ramp

For Students 3rd - 8th
So, you're interested in becoming a civil engineer, builder, or landscaper? Then you'll need to sharpen your skills in measuring slope. Try this math challenge where you will discover how to measure the steepness of an incline.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Length Slice Special Test

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A ten question test for assessing measurement concept for length. Assessment is scored online and students get immediate feedback. A great assessment tool.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Centimeters and Inches

For Teachers 2nd Standards
How do we understand the difference between inches and centimeters? Why does measuring a given object in centimeters always give a bigger number than measuring the same object in inches? This lesson plan includes detailed plans,...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Measurement: Equivalent Metric Units of Mass

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of mass and identify equivalencies.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Measurement: Equivalent Metric Units of Capacity

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of capacity and identify equivalencies.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Customary Measurement

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides practice opportunities and instruction for several types of measurement.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Math Challenges for Families

For Students 2nd - 8th
Students, teachers, and parents alike will enjoy this challenging math site. It contains a clever brain teaser section plus creative problems related to algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and probability. A Spanish...
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Introduction to Us Standard Units

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Students learn how to measure things using US Standard Units. Liquids, mass, length, and temperature are explored. Practice problems are included.
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Us Standard Volume

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Students learn how to measure volume using US Standard Units. A definitions, examples, and practice problems are included.
Unit Plan
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Us Standard Area

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students learn how to measure area using US Standard Units. A definitions, examples, and practice problems are included.
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Us Standard Lengths

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Students learn how to measure length using US Standard Units. Practice problems are included.
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Cemc: Metric Conversion [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Energy Facts Trivia Game (Customary)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some facts about energy, petroleum, and conservation in this quiz-style trivia slide show.

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