The Maasai comprise a federation of tribal sections whose economy is based on nomadic pastoralism. Because each tribal section is effectively autonomous, both economically and socially, there is a considerable diversity in custom between...

The people refer to themselves as "Amandebele," or "Ndzundza" or "Manala," denoting the two main tribal groupings. Early writers used the term "Transvaal Ndebele" to distinguish them from the Zimbabwean Ndebele. The majority of Ndebele...

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to view a table which lists measurement conversions for area.

This resource provides information on weights and measures, including unit conversion tables.

Test your knowledge at metric conversion by answering 30 questions on distance, length, volume, and weight.

This site allows you to type in an area of measurement you want to be converted. The site converts it for you!

USMA provides a listing of commonly used metric system units, symbols, and prefixes.

This site contains an extensive list of various units of measurement known internationally and across several disciplines. Unit symbols are also included.

Using turtle migration to find the relationship when measuring distance over time.

This resource allows students to practice converting metric or customary units of length. Students are able to select parameters that include metric or customary units and difficulty level. There are ten problems with instant feedback...

A guide to support parents as they work with their students in unit conversions and problem solving with metric measurement.

Two sample problems with show you how to convert between meters and kilometers. Click on the conversion chart for more help.

This metric system tutorial is compared to the U.S. standard system so that students can comprehend the measurement of length, volume, mass and the like.

Metric Conversions offers online calculators for making conversions, downloadable tables in many types of metric conversion (pdf format), and free conversion tools to put onto your website or dynamic pages.

This site gives conversions from metric to metric as well as providing abbreviations for each.

Simple definitions explain how speed and velocity are related. A brief list of examples will show you different speeds that you observe in real life situations.

The relationships between metric units of area are explained, with examples of how to calculate area.

A map from 1971 showing comparative population distribution patterns of China and the United States. The map illustrates the terrain barriers to population development in China, and the trend to dense populations along the coast and...

Hawara is a village about six miles, or nine kilometers, southeast of the town of Faiyum. The ancient Egyptian name of Hawara was Het-waret, which means "Place of the Leg".

Meidum lies about 50 kilometers or 31 miles southwest of Cairo. This site contains several great monuments. These include the Meidum Pyramid that was attributed to King Senefru, as well as some famous tombs such as the tombs of...

Beni Hassan is situated about 23 kilometers or 14 miles to the south of El-Minya. It is famous for its 39 large rock-cut tombs belonging to the high officials of the Middle Kingdom.

Tell El-Amarna was the new capital founded by King Akhenaten. It lies 45 kilometers or 28 miles to the south of Beni-Hassan. Remains of the old capital still exist.

1,200 acre (4.9 square kilometers) urban cultural complex in San Diego. Reserved in 1855, it is one of the oldest public recreation sites in the US. It includes open areas and vegetation as well as museums, theaters, gardens, shops,...

A joint New York and New Jersey organization, it includes 24 parks and eight historic sites, covering over 100,000 acres (405 square kilometers) along more than 20 miles (32 km) of Hudson River shoreline. It also operates the Palisades...