Crash Course Kids
Matter Compilation
Maybe you'd like to just hear about one topic for a while. We understand. So today, let's just watch some videos about Matter. What is matter? What are particles? And why is this important to know? Did you know that coal can turn into...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why the metric system matters - Matt Anticole
For the majority of recorded human history, units like the weight of a grain or the length of a hand weren't exact and varied from place to place. Now, consistent measurements are such an integral part of our daily lives that it's hard...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How does workwork? - Peter Bohacek
The concepts of work and power help us unlock and understand many of the physical laws that govern our universe. In this Lesson, Peter Bohacek explores the interplay of each concept when applied to two common objects---a lightbulb and a...
Crash Course Kids
Measurement Mystery
So now that we know what Properties are, how can we use them to figure things out? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina uses them to solve the mystery of what she tripped over last night. This first series is based on 5th grade...
SciShow Kids
How People (And Squids) Measure Things
There is more than one way to measure the same thing! Jessi and her friend The Giant Squidstravaganza (Squid for short) explore the differences between the Metric System and the Imperial System.
Curated Video
Why Is Food Packaged The Way It Is?
Weird History Food is getting into the packaging of your favorite foods. Sometimes, logical reasons exist for what seem to be frustrating package designs. Who knew that air in chip bags served a purpose? On the other hand, you might be...
Curated Video
SI
SI is the International System of Units. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and key...
Weird History
Why Don't Americans Use the Metric System?
If you grew up in the United States, you probably learned the United States Customary System (USCS) for weights and measures. USCS terms like inches, feet, pounds, and miles are derived from the British Imperial System, steeped in a long...
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...
Wonderscape
Measuring Mass with the Metric System: Grams to Metric Tons
Learn how the metric system simplifies measuring mass, from small objects like paper clips to large items like cars. This video covers the use of grams, kilograms, and metric tons, explaining the difference between mass and weight and...
Wonderscape
The Metric System and Volume: From Liters to Milliliters
Dive into the metric system's approach to measuring volume, focusing on liters and milliliters as key units. This video explains how these measurements apply to everyday scenarios, like determining the volume of water in bottles and...
Wonderscape
Decoding Measurement Systems: The Metric System Explained
Unpack the essentials of the metric and imperial systems of measurement and learn why a universal scientific language is crucial for global communication. This video delves into the origins of the metric system, its development in...
Curated Video
Making Metric Measurements
Mr. Addit provides information about measuring with the metric scale. He then measures length, perimeter, and area.
Curated Video
Metric Measurements
Mr. Addit describes the differences between the standard system of measurements and the metric system. He reviews the tools used to measure both distance and temperature in the metric system.
Curated Video
Standard Notation and Word Notation
Mr. Addit explains standard notation and word notation. Then, using the place value chart, he shows how numbers can be written in standard notation and in word notation.
Curated Video
The Metric System
Mr. Addit introduces the basics of the metric system. He explains that the metric system is based on 10’s, which makes calculating and number conversions quite easy.
Curated Video
Converting Metric Measurements of Length
Converting Metric Measurements of Length explores measurements of length using the metric system.
Curated Video
Metric Measurements: Mass
The video "Metric Measurements: Mass" explores using metric units to convert measurements of mass.
Curated Video
Converting Metric Measurements of Mass
Converting Metric Measurements of Mass explores measurements of weight using the metric system.
Curated Video
Converting Metric Measurements of Capacity
Converting Customary Measurements of Mass explores converting measurements of mass using the customary system, including ounces, pounds, and tons.
Visual Learning Systems
Metric Length and Temperature: Units of Measurement
Through colorful animations and common everyday examples, this video helps students learn how to measure length and temperature using the metric system. Both the Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales are explained in depth. Emphasis is...
Visual Learning Systems
Measuring in Science: Measuring Volume
Measuring is a vital process in science, and it is a process all students can carry out. This program demonstrates many of the different ways measurement occurs in science including measuring length, mass, volume, and temperature....
Visual Learning Systems
Metric Mass and Volume Review
This video summarizes the topics covered in the Metric Mass and Volume series. In this program, students differentiate between mass and volume and describe how these are measured in the metric system. They learn how to use measuring...
Visual Learning Systems
Measuring Length and Temperature: Metric Units of Length
This video illustrates how length and temperature are measured using common lab equipment. Students are shown how to accurately measure length using tools such as meter sticks and metric rulers, and how to record their observations....