Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to the Metric System: Units of Measurement
This program introduces students to the usefulness and fun of the metric system. The concept of measurement as related to the metric system kicks off the video, followed by examples of how the metric system is used in science. Through a...
Visual Learning Systems
Metric Conversions: Converting Between Metric Units
This program provides a conceptual foundation to help students understand how to convert between English and metric units of mass, volume, length, and temperature. The program also discusses how it is possible to convert between units of...
Visual Learning Systems
Measuring Length and Temperature: Length and Measurement Systems
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
Measuring in Science: Measuring Length
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 Video
Problem Solving and Converting Measurements in Real Life Situations
In this lesson, students learn how to apply their knowledge of converting measurements and problem-solving to real-life situations, specifically in the context of planning for a soccer game. They explore different metric systems for...
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...
Crash Course Kids
Measurement Mystery
So now that we know what Properties are, how can we use them to figure things out? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina uses them to solve the mystery of what she tripped over last night. This first series is based on 5th grade...
Visual Learning Systems
Volume and Density: What Is Volume?
This series of videos explores the concepts of volume, mass, and density. The means by which volume and density are calculated is highlighted. Everyday examples of each make the concepts easy to understand.
Curated Video
What BMI doesn't tell you about your health
The way we define obesity is flawed. Read more about Body Mass Index's flaws on Vox.com: http://bit.ly/2nxeQ2U The body mass index, better known as BMI, is a measure of obesity that has been in use for over 200 years. It was a formula...
Curated Video
What Is Metabolic Syndrome? How To Check For It.
Have you ever heard of metabolic syndrome? It’s something you should know about if you take antipsychotic medications. All of the antipsychotic medications increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Some do it more than others....
Visual Learning Systems
Measuring Volume: Tools and Techniques
This video explains different methods of measuring the volume of liquids and objects. It demonstrates the use of tools such as beakers, graduated cylinders, and water displacement to accurately measure volumes. The video also highlights...
Visual Learning Systems
Calculating Surface Area and Volume of Cylinders
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of cylinders and demonstrates how to calculate the surface area and volume of a cylinder using real-life examples of a water bottle and a can of seltzer water. This video is part of the...
Mr. R.'s Songs for Teaching
Measurement Song
I use this song to help introduce the basic concept and tools of measurement to my youngest classes (Focus on the English system- metric coming soon!) Lyrics: My new ruler, it’s bright blue, It measures me, and it measures you, Measures...
Teacher's Pet
SI Units and Density
Scientists use SI units as a common language. Expose learners to the basic measures and prefixes with a video lesson. The instructor presents these concepts as well as introduces density calculations as a way to combine units.