Virginia Department of Education
Measuring Mania
Conversion immersion — it's measuring mania! A set of four activities teaches scholars to convert between customary and metric units. Resource covers unit conversions in length, temperature, weight/mass, and volume.
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Metric System
Students solve problems using the metric system. In this algebra lesson, students convert between the metric system and the Imperial system. They use these two systems to solve real life problems.
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A Metric World
Students convert English to metric units. In this math instructional activity, students give examples of measurements they encounter in their daily lives. The share their answers in class.
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A Formula for SI Catch-Up
In this SI units instructional activity, students read about converting from SI units to non-SI units. They are given a conversion chart and they use it to convert from one unit of measurement to another in seven problems.
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Measurement: Lesson 3
Eighth graders investigate the concepts that are related to measurement while focusing upon weight, mass, and capacity. They estimate the weight and mass relationship that is found in different problems. Students compare and contrast one...
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Metric Mania-Mass
In this metric system activity, students convert from the English system of measurement for mass to the metric system of measurement. They also convert measurements of mass within the metric system and explain how to measure an object...
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Unit Conversions
In this unit conversion learning exercise, students solve six problems where they convert from one metric unit to another using the process of dimensional analysis.
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Tools for Integrating Math and Engineering: Weighin' In
Learners collect and analyze data on a fictional cereal company's products. In this measurement lesson, students collect data from cereal boxes (weight, volume, surface area, etc.) to determine if the boxes labels correctly inform...
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Standard Measurements
In this math worksheet, students convert standard measurements. Students give the equivalent of the standard measurements. Hints are given if needed.
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Fractions and Decimals in Measuring Units
In this fractions and decimals worksheet, students learn to express measurements using decimals and fractions for the pounds and ounce measurements.
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Fractions and Decimals in Measuring Units
In this fractions and decimals worksheet, students express the given measurements as either decimals or fractions. Students learn to convert measurements.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Weight of Things
Learners explore weight. In this math lesson, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Learners weigh several items to determine which weighs more.
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Counting Your Loot!
Students calculate the value of a given amount of gold and silver. They convert amounts of U.S. dollars to other currencies. Students must locate the country that the foreign currency involves on a world map.
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Integrated Algebra Practice
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders solve problems involving conversions within measurement systems. The one page worksheet contains a combination of thirteen multiple choice and free response questions. Solutions are...
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Measurement Benchmarks and Conversions
Students explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement instructional activity, students determine appropriate units of measure for objects in the classroom. Students discuss the importance of measuring objects with the same...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: How to Convert Ounces to Pounds
A lesson containing a warm up, guided group work, and practice for students to understand how to convert ounces to pounds.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Conversion of Ounces Into Pounds and Ounces
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to convert weight from ounces into pounds and ounces. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:37] and a set of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimating Mass (Ounces and Pounds)
Practice estimating the mass of real life objects using US customary units. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Conversion of Pounds and Ounces Into Ounces
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to convert weight from pounds and ounces into just ounces. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:05] and a set...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Convert to Smaller Units (Oz and Lb)
Practice converting a US customary measure of mass to a smaller unit. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Lesson: An Introduction to Estimation and Measurements
Pancakes anyone? Students explore estimation and measurement by learning how to make pancakes. A hands-on lesson designed for students in grades 3-5 where students are engage in hand-on experiences involving measuring volume, converting...
Other
Conversions for Weight Measurements
This site allows you to convert weight/mass measurements. For example converting tons to grams. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.2 Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units
Math Slice
Math Slice: Weight
This resource allows students to practice converting metric or customary units of weight. Students are able to select parameters that include metric or customary units and difficulty level. There are ten problems with instant feedback...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Identification of Equivalent Units of Weight
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert and identify equivalent customary units of weight.