CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Scale and Indirect Measurement Applications: Scale Model
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore scale and indirect measurement by navigating through the interactive learning module and then answering questions that go along with the module. Students can also learn more about the...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Measuring Distances on a Map
Activities will enhance students' understanding of how to read the map scale and apply it to measuring distances between locations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Distances or Dimensions Given Scale Measurements
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Read and interpret scale drawings and floor plans to find scale dimensions and actual dimensions
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Scientific Measurement: Reviewing Precision vs. Accuracy
This is a review activity on the concept of precision vs. accuracy in the context of scientific measurement, intended to be used near the beginning of a Physics course. Students practice measuring and reading scales accurately and...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Market Place: Measurement: Temperatures
On this interactive site students learn to link temperature to everyday life and read informal scales on a thermometer.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Architects in Action
Through this lesson, students will learn how to use ratios to create a scale drawing of their classroom's floor plan. It provides adaptations, discussion questions, assessment rubric, and suggested readings to help develop students'...
BBC
Bbc Skillswise: Measuring: Temperature
Information about reading and comparing temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Become a "Ruler" of the Ruler!
In order to practice basic sewing skills, students must be able to read and use a ruler for a variety of tasks. In this hands-on lesson plan, students will work collaboratively to demonstrate their mastery of how to read "English" units...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Heat Sources Feeling Hot Hot Hot!
How does temperature vary in the sunshine and shade. Find out as you participate in this lab activity. The resource also has some online thermometers for you to read.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Temperature
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this interactive tutorial students will learn the physics definition of temperature, how temperature is measured and how to convert the units of temperature...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Temperature
Read and view examples and formulas about temperature, its measurement by thermometers, and its relationship to thermal equilibrium.
Other
Music Theory First Aid for Struggling Students
This site provides music theory information on such topics as rhythm, intervals, scales, chords, etc. Also, there is a fine section which describes the basic concepts of form and structure.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Who Invented the Thermometer?
Read about the history of the thermometer and the different types of thermometers and temperature scales that were invented.
Music Theory
Music theory.net
An online beginning music theory and ear training site. This site is for students to use at home to reinforce what they learn in class.