CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Units of Measurement in Biology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers standard scientific units of measurement.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Max's Measuring Mania
Read about how Max and Ruthie measured some fun objects in their gym. Use this method to measure things in your classroom. A helpful teacher's guide and extra challenges will make this a fun instructional activity on measuring with...
Starfall
Starfall: Measurement
This interactive focuses on measuring objects using coins as units of measurement. They measure tools, trains, mice, and shoes.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
National Institute of Standards and Tech: Si Prefixes
The official prefixes adopted in the US, as stated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Yoctograms? Zeptosecond? Yes indeed.
Story Behind the Science
Story Behind the Science: Pendulum Motion, Time, and Shape of Earth [Pdf]
Article outlining the scientific history behind the evolution of theories about measuring time based on the movement of a pendulum, and about how gravity would impact a pendulum's movement depending on one's proximity to the Earth's...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Hop on Pop and Non Standard Measurement
This lesson is a hands-on, cross-curricular lesson for exploring non-standard measurement. It utilizes children's literature, manipulatives, opportunities for writing, and small group collaborative learning. Students will meaningfully...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Units of Measurement
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will learn how to use standard scientific units of measurement (SI units) in biology.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Measuring With Mixie Bot
Children can measure with a favorite character to understand the value of standardized units of measure, such as inches and feet. This activity will help them practice measuring and understand comparing the measurements of one item to...
Other
Bipm: The International System of Units (Si)
BIPM (Bureau International des Poids et Mesures) is an international organization, located in France, an equivalent of our National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This site is the BIPM intro page to their official...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: A Tour of Measurement
Peruse a collection of lesson plans, resources and FAQ's about measurement at every grade level.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Intro to Measurement for Primary Students
This site from the Math Forum is a great introduction to measurement for primary students. Each measurement activity has four components: interactive, manipulative-based project; technology; paper/pencil practice; literature connection.
PBS
Pbs: Count on It!: Episode 202 Math Is Everywhere, Part Ll
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...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Us Standard Mass (Weight)
Students learn about standard units of mass. Topics include ounce, pound, and ton. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the concept.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Units & Standards: Lesson 4
This lesson should help a learner understand why we use units and how they are governed by standards. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Introduction to Units & Standards."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Units & Standards: Lesson 1
This lesson should help a learner understand why we use units and how they are governed by standards. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Introduction to Units & Standards."
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 5.md Box of Clay
This task provides an opportunity to compare the relative volumes of boxes in order to calculate the mass of clay required to fill them. Aligns with 5.MD.C.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Measuring Marvelously Standard Ruler
This activity is used to instruct young scholars in the use of a standard "English" ruler for determining measurements. The students will read a standard ruler accurately to the nearest 1/16 of an inch. The student will measure different...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Introduction to Us Standard Units
Students learn how to measure things using US Standard Units. Liquids, mass, length, and temperature are explored. Practice problems are included.
PBS
Pbs Mathline: Sand Babies (Pdf) [Pdf]
In this engaging lesson plan, students use a variety of measurement strategies in creating their own Sand Babies. Students explore standard and non-standard measurements, area, data collection and analysis, and graphing. Adaptations are...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Us Standard Lengths
Students learn how to measure length using US Standard Units. Practice problems are included.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Us Standard Volume
Students learn how to measure volume using US Standard Units. A definitions, examples, and practice problems are included.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Us Standard Area
Students learn how to measure area using US Standard Units. A definitions, examples, and practice problems are included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Comparing Volumes With Unit Cubes
In this exercise, students practice comparing volumes with unit cubes. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Standard Units: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how to convert units within the Standard Measurement System. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Converting Standard Units."