This metric system tutorial is compared to the U.S. standard system so that students can comprehend the measurement of length, volume, mass and the like.

Using inquiry-based learning, students work in groups to devise metric conversion factors after analyzing example calculations. By finding inaccuracies in the problems given, students zero in on the correct methods of doing conversions.

Learn more about the metric system by taking a look at the common metric units along with some solved examples and a few practice questions to test your understanding.

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of converting within the Metric System. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...

The resource assesses students on British and metric conversions. There are tutorials on metric units, length, mass, volume, English units, symbols, and temperature. There is also an introduction and an interactive activity to test the...

USMA provides a listing of commonly used metric system units, symbols, and prefixes.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert among metric units of measure using powers of 10.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of measurement.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of length, mass, or capacity by multiplying by powers of ten.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Estimate equivalence between metric units of measurement and customary units of measurement

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A video and practice questions on how to calculate the distance without having to convert the metric units. [0:49]

Sixth graders will be using ratio tables to convert units of metric measurements and looking for patterns to help make the problems easier.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of length and round to a given place value.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video and attempt practice problems on solving multi-step capacity problems using metric units.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of capacity and identify equivalencies.

Metric units of length (millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers) are reviewed and practice problems are provided.

The rules of the metric system - specifically how to convert from one measurement to another - are reviewed here. A nice table is provided as a tool for students who are just learning this concept to use. Several practice problems are...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is for discussion regarding use of metric system and conversions in chemistry. Includes links to websites for further discussion, to a Power Point Slideshow for teaching conversion, to a...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must study pictures showing capacity in metric units and calculate capacities based on the image. Includes video demonstrating a...

A guide to support parents as they work with their students in unit conversions and problem solving with metric measurement.

This StudyCards stack enables students to review and practice using the metric system of measurement.

Discusses how the metric system of measurement was developed and provides tables of unit conversions within the metric system, within the Imperial system, and between the two systems.

This lesson plan familiarizes learners in grades 4-6 with using the metric system and performing conversions.

An introduction to the metric system and converting to the metric system. Provides a table of common conversions and steps for converting a cookie recipe to the metric system.