Curated Video
Understanding Units of Data Measurement
This video tutorial provides a comprehensive explanation of the different measurements of data used in GCSE Computer Science courses in the UK, covering units like bits, nibbles, bytes, kilobytes, and beyond. It also highlights the...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Units of Measurement
As Mia and RJ discuss measurement, your class is introduced to the customary and metric systems for measuring mass, capacity, weight, and length. Temperature scales are also introduced. This resource can help set the foundation for later...
TED-Ed
What is a Nano?
Viewers consider shrinking down to the size of the nanoscale. With fairy-tale-like animation and narration, they imagine what they could see if they were 1,000 times smaller than a red blood cell! Use this clip in any class where you...
Khan Academy
Unit Conversion: Gallons to Quarts, Pints, and Cups, Pre-Algebra
Provide your students with the context and information they'll need to convert gallons to quarts, pints, and cups. In this video, Sal defines gallons, quarts, pints, and cups. Then he uses this information to solve a problem where he...
Corbett Maths
Metric and Imperial Units
A speed limit sign in Europe might be misleading if you don't understand different unit systems. A video presentation describes measurement units for length, mass, and capacity to help viewers differentiate between them. The...
Corbett Maths
Density
A short video introduces the triangle that illustrates how to find any value given the other two in the density formula. Class members use the triangle to work several problems to find the mass, volume, or density of an object.
Crash Course
The New Chemistry: Crash Course History of Science #18
Chemistry was a bit of a late bloomer in terms of scientific progress! Discover the Age of Enlightenment and its effects on how researchers viewed matter with an engaging video. The narrator highlights the work of Antoine Lavoisier and...
Anywhere Math
Converting Measures
Convert your lessons to include a must-see video that is informative and helpful. Scholars watch an engaging YouTube video that focuses on unit conversions. It shows how to identify and use the correct conversion factor, expressed as a...
Mathispower4u
Writing Variable Expressions (Examples)
Variables are the name of the game. The video instructor explains the importance of defining a variable and then models how to write an expression. He reviews three different problem scenarios and then builds expressions to model each...
Veritasium
What Is The Coastline Paradox?
Measurements of Australia's coast line range from 12,500 km long to 25,700 km long. What causes the difference in these measurements? The video discusses the coastline paradox, fractals, and the importance of the size of a measuring stick.
Teacher's Pet
Dimensional Analysis
Time to discover a new dimension—dimensional analysis that is. After discussing the need for dimensional analysis, the video lesson describes the process by giving a general setup. The instructor then demonstrates examples in both...
Math Antics
Perimeter
Discover the distance all the way around. The video introduces the concept of the perimeter of a figure. An explanation shows how to find the perimeter of a variety of polygons along with regular polygons. The presentation...
Math Antics
Volume
Turn up the volume in 3-D. The video introduces the concept of volume and the units used to measure it. Using a graphical representation of translating 2-D figures, the resource develops the formulas for finding the volume of prisms and...
Krista King Math
Unit Multipliers
How many yards are in 360 inches? Pupils answer this question with the help of a video lesson. The instructor uses dimensional analysis to complete the conversion.
Krista King Math
Adding Mixed Measures
Examine an approach to adding measures of various units. An instructor demonstrates a horizontal approach to adding mixed measures by borrowing from the larger measures. The examples shown include time and length.
TED-Ed
How to Visualize One Part per Million
Imagine trying to imagine the unimaginable. Here's a one in a million video that helps viewers conceptualize a really, really, really big number and how a single unit can make a really, really, really, really big difference.
Ricochet Science
Comparing Metric Units of Length
Meet the meter! The fourth installment of an 11-part Math in Science video series prompts viewers to identify meters as the base unit of length. Pupils then use common objects to compare metric units of length.
Ricochet Science
Math in Science: Comparing Metric Units of Volume
What volume of information about units of volume can your brain possibly hold? The third installment of an 11-part Math in Science video series introduces viewers to metric units of volume, using common objects as examples for...
Ricochet Science
Math in Science: Comparing Metric Units of Mass and Weight
What units should you use for mass and weight? Be sure to weigh your choices carefully. Viewers first discover the difference between mass and weight in the second installment of an 11-part Math in Science video series....
Ricochet Science
Comparing Metric Units of Measurement
What are metric units of measurement? Viewers learn about the metric system in the first installment of an 11-part Math In Science video series. After reviewing the need for units, viewers learn about different units for length.
Other
Nanozone: How Small Is a Nanometer?
Watch an informative, kid-friendly video about nanometers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: u.s. Customary and Metric Units
An introductory video introducing the U.S. customary and metric units and which units measure length, mass, and volume. This video also appears in the strand Arithmetic and Pre-Algebra: Ratios and Proportions. [5:10]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: English System of Measurement: Lesson 6
In this lesson, students are introduced to the English system of measurement. It is 6 of 6 in the series titled "English System of Measurement."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Understanding Mass (Grams and Kilograms)
Sal Khan talks about what mass means. He also examines the masses of real objects in grams and kilograms. [7:14]