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University of Houston

University of Houston: Measurement Teacher Activities: Length Lessons

For Teachers 4th - 5th
This lesson plan offers an opportunity for students to learn to measure length by fractions of an inch, inches, feet, yards and also change one unit of length to another.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Estimating Measure of Items by Description: In., Ft. Or Yd.?

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to estimate the measure of objects in inches, feet, or yards. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:36] and a...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: On Track Unit Conversion

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use three tracks marked on the floor, one in yards, one in feet and one in inches. As they start and stop a robot specific distances on a "runway," they can easily determine the equivalent measurements in other units by looking...
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Other

Science Made Simple: Conversions for Length Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows you to type in various lengths you want to covert. For example, if you want to find out how many feet there are in 10 meters, you can submit that information and get the answer.
Interactive
California State University

Csudh: Chemistry: Converting Distance

For Students 9th - 10th
Convert distance measures between the English (inches, feet and yards) and metric (mm,cm,meters,km). It is intended to help with both your math skill and your understanding of the metric system.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Us Standard Lengths

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Students learn how to measure length using US Standard Units. Practice problems are included.
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Cubic Yards Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this calculator to calculate cubic yards volume for a variety of different areas. Enter measurements in US units or metric units. Calculate volume from your measurements in inches (in), feet (ft), yards (yd), centimeters (cm), or...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Convert to Smaller Units (In, Ft, Yd, & Mi)

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice converting a US customary measure of length to a smaller unit. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Science Made Simple

Science Made Simple: Area Measurement Conversions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows you to type in an area of measurement you want to be converted. The site converts it for you!
Interactive
Science Made Simple

Science Made Simple: Online Metric Converter

For Students 6th - 8th
Practice converting English units of measurement to metric units using this tool.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiplying Lengths English Units

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice solving problems involving length.