Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Measurements and Units: Audio Book
An interactive tutorial teaching the basics of measurements and units. Anyone can learn the SI units of measurement with this easy-to-understand slideshow.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Metric System Chart for Kids
This resource explains the structure of the metric system of measurement; the basic units of measurement for length, volume, and mass; and provides charts for each type of measurement. A chart of customary US units is also given.
Other
Nrc: Unit 1 Radiation
This site has lesson plans and activities related to radiation. Activities include measuring radiation with a Geiger counter and observing radiation 'footprints' in a cloud chamber.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Chemistry Measurement Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart can be used to test student knowledge on basic metric measurements for chemistry.
PBS
Nova Online: How Many Pearls? A Weight & Volume Game
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...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Become a "Ruler" of the Ruler!
In order to practice basic sewing skills, young scholars must be able to read and use a ruler for a variety of tasks. In this hands-on lesson, students will work collaboratively to demonstrate their mastery of how to read "English" units...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Intro to Physics Measure and Notation
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students learn the basics of Scientific Notation and Standard Units of Measurement for use in Intro to Physics classes.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Triathlon and Fitness
The triathlon is a physically gruelling challenge. Can you work out which athlete burnt the most calories? This activity provides a real-life context for working with proportionality, speed, rates, and units of measurement and is aimed...
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Units Basics
Instructions for converting the physical measurements of different types of fuels, such as gallons or barrels, to British thermal units (Btu), allowing for cross-comparison.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Metric System Part 1
Learn all about the metric system and the basic units used to measure everything.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: It's That Tall?
Before entering first grade, young children need to have a basic understanding of measurement. They do not need to be able to use standard units of measurement, but they must be able to use the basic attributes to make comparisons in...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: How Long? A Fishy "Tail"
Before entering first grade, young children need to have a basic understanding of measurement. They do not need to be able to use standard units of measurement, but they must be able to use the basic attributes of length.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Babies & Big Boy Feet
Kindergarteners need a basic understanding of measurement that leads them to know that the smaller the unit the more it takes to measure the same object using less larger units.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Lesson Plans Math Vocabulary 1st Grade
This site includes two first grade math vocabulary lesson plans: one for measurement terms and time and money, and another for geometry terms
NumberNut
Number Nut: Breaking a Minute Into Seconds
Minutes become seconds in this lesson that focuses on time and measurement. This brief integrated lesson also explores science concepts regarding the relevance of a second. Fractions of seconds and decimals are also mentioned. The lesson...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Math Challenges for Families
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...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography
This lesson plan is designed to guide students in practicing their basic arithmetic skills by learning about clock arithmetic and cryptography. Linked resources include helpful applets.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electrical Engineering: Introduction
Some basic concepts to introduce the electrical engineering course. Become familiar with engineering numbers and notation, and learn about the two most important electrical quantities: current and voltage.
Math2
Math2
This is a site for students and teachers of all grade levels. If you are looking for math tables, general information about math topics, or you would like to ask a question, this is the site to visit.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Tell Time: Math Worksheets
Practice telling time with analog clocks using these worksheets. Worksheets can be created for one minute to one hour intervals and are printable. Answers are provided and can be used as an assessment tool.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Dams
Through eight lessons, students are introduced to many facets of dams, including their basic components, the common types (all designed to resist strong forces), their primary benefits (electricity generation, water supply, flood...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Weather and Atmosphere
In this unit, students learn the basics about weather and the atmosphere. They investigate materials engineering as it applies to weather and the choices available to us for clothing to counteract the effects of weather. Students have...
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Geometria Metrica
In Spanish. This interactive unit examines how to measure in space. The basic tools are the scalar and vectors.