Wonderscape
Measuring Distance on a Map: Understanding Scale
This video explains how to use map scales to measure distance and understand the relationship between map distance and real-world distance. Learn how different maps—ranging from a city block to the entire planet—use scales for different...
Wonderscape
Understanding the Metric System: A Guide to Measuring Distance
Get a practical understanding of how the metric system measures distance, from meters to kilometers and beyond. This video breaks down the metric units of length, using everyday objects like guitars and baseball bats to visualize a...
Curated Video
Velocity
A video entitled “Velocity” which defines the term velocity and shows how velocity is measured by examining the equation used to solve for its value.
Curated Video
Measuring Distance Using Velocity Time Graphs
This video is a lecture on how to measure the distance traveled by an object using its velocity-time graph. The concept of the area under the velocity-time graph representing distance is explained, and examples are provided to...
Curated Video
Measuring Distance Using Velocity Time Graphs
This video explains how to measure distance using velocity-time graphs. The presenter discusses the key factors involved in using Vt graphs to calculate distance and provides several examples to illustrate the concept. The video covers...
Wonderscape
Introduction to the Metric System: Measuring Length, Volume, and Mass
This video provides an introduction to the metric system and its importance in scientific communication. It explains the history of the metric system, its base unit of measurement (the meter), and how larger and smaller measurements are...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes: Great Circles
An animated illustration explains, in simple terms, the concept of measuring distance using great circles around the Earth.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Peg + Cat: Treasure Hunt
An musical exercise in reading a map and measuring distances to find the hidden treasure with Peg + Cat. [3:40]
Math Mammoth
Math Mammoth: How to Calculate Distances on the Map Using the Map Scale
Explains how a map scale is actually a ratio and how to calculate a distance in reality using a map scale. [10:11]
Math Mammoth
Math Mammoth: Meters and Kilometers
Explains the difference between a meter and a kilometer and discusses how to choose the most appropriate metric unit for measuring length or distance. [6:01]