PBS
Pbs: Standard Measures and Conversions Within a System: Solve the Measurement Problem!
In this Cyberchase media gallery, the Cybersquad must try to follow a recipe exactly to create a mixture that will help cure their friend Slider. At first, the squad must find a way to ensure standard measures of the ingredients. When...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Suzanne's Mathematics Lessons 2001
This site by Suzanne Alejandre offers lesson plans, activities and resources covering topics in algebra, geometry, data analysis, number & operations, and measurement. The contents of this site are aligned with the NCTM standards and...
PBS
Pbs: Standard Measures and Conversions: Liquid Volume, Milliliters and Liters
In this Cyberchase Media Gallery, explore key concepts about liquid volume, including standard units of liquid measure and how to convert between them. In the accompanying classroom activity, students create a complete conversion chart...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Winter Olympics: Non Standard Measurement
We are going for GOLD! Students will use different objects to measure the length achieved in different Olympic events.
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: Math Grade 1
Browse resources related to first-grade math standards. Click on a topic for interactive lessons, videos, and extra practice.
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 lesson on measuring with nonstandard units.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Standards for School Mathematics
This standards-based NCTM website offers resources for teachers of mathematics for all grade levels, including interactive math tools, lesson plans, online resources, and the like.
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...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Why Do We Need Measurement Tools?
This lesson plan will explore the need for standard measurement tools. It will engage the students and promote critical thinking and reasoning. This is a lead in lesson plan to conversions. This lesson plan was created by exemplary...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Lesson Plan Non Standard Measuring
This is a short, fun lesson plan with a literature connection, "Miss Nelson is Missing". It uses candy bars as non-standard units for measuring objects in the classroom.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Lesson Plan Non Standard Measuring
This is a short, fun lesson plan with a literature connection, "Miss Nelson is Missing". It uses candy bars as non-standard units for measuring objects in the classroom.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Food Market: Centimeters and Millimeters
Mila is comparing fruits at the fruit market. Join her on this adventure!
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.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Online Mathematics Practice (Mock) Tests for Grades 4 Through 5
A collection of mock math tests, designed for grades 3-5, modeled after portions of standardized tests.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Lesson: An Introduction to Estimation and Measurements
Pancakes anyone? Students explore estimation and measurement by learning how to make pancakes. A hands-on instructional activity designed for students in grades 3-5 where students are engage in hand-on experiences involving measuring...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring Lengths With Different Units
In this lesson, students units use different units to measure the same object.
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."
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.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Standard and Non Standard Units of Measurement
Understand the measurement process and the need for standard units.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Online Study Tool: Quiz on Measures of Variability
Students demonstrate advanced mathematics skills with this online quiz. The questions check understanding on measures of variability. Topics include variance, standard deviation, and frequency tables.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Starters
How do you compare to these results from Olympic Games in the past if you try similar running and jumping activities? This activity uses the history of the Olympic Games to introduce ideas about measuring time and distances in standard...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Standard Deviation and Normal Distribution
Gain an understanding of standard deviation and normal distribution by viewing an example and a video lesson.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Access Ramp
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.