Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Standard and Non Standard Units of Measurement
Understand the measurement process and the need for standard units.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Use a Non Standard Unit to Measure
In this instructional activity students will use color tiles to measure classroom objects.
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.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Standard Units
Determine how to convert standard units within the standard measurement system. Take quiz to assess understanding.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Measuring With Mixie Bot
Children can measure with a favorite character to understand the value of standardized units of measure, such as inches and feet. This activity will help them practice measuring and understand comparing the measurements of one item to...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Introduction to Us Standard Units
Students learn how to measure things using US Standard Units. Liquids, mass, length, and temperature are explored. Practice problems are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Units of Measurement in Biology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers standard scientific units of measurement.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Standard Units of Measurement
Details on the different systems of measurement with fun facts and an activity.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Units of Measurement
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will learn how to use standard scientific units of measurement (SI units) in biology.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metric Standard Units of Measure (Si Units): Lesson 5
This lesson will introduce standard units of measure (meters, grams, liters) and the physical properties they represent. It is 5 of 6 in the series titled "Metric Standard Units of Measure (SI Units)."
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.
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."
Story Behind the Science
Story Behind the Science: Pendulum Motion, Time, and Shape of Earth [Pdf]
Article outlining the scientific history behind the evolution of theories about measuring time based on the movement of a pendulum, and about how gravity would impact a pendulum's movement depending on one's proximity to the Earth's...
Starfall
Starfall: Measurement
This interactive focuses on measuring objects using coins as units of measurement. They measure tools, trains, mice, and shoes.
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.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Fishy Tales
Students tell how long an object is by measuring it using paper clips and comparing it to other objects measured with the same non-standard unit of measurement.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Growing and Graphing
Students visit a 2nd and a 4th grade class to measure the heights of older students using large building blocks as a non-standard unit of measure. They can also measure adults in the school community. Results are displayed in...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: An Introduction to Standard Units of Measurement
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students are introduced to using a ruler to measure to the nearest inch. Student will measure items by dragging them to the ruler. Activotes are used to assess understanding as you go
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring Lengths With Different Units
In this lesson, students units use different units to measure the same object.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Us Standard Lengths
Students learn how to measure length using US Standard Units. Practice problems are included.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Us Standard Volume
Students learn how to measure volume using US Standard Units. A definitions, examples, and practice problems are included.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Us Standard Area
Students learn how to measure area using US Standard Units. A definitions, examples, and practice problems are included.