Seventh graders reinforce understanding of logical thinking in problem solving.

Second graders design a successful kite for Kite Day.

Students explore things that move in a directional path.

Decide whether you want to measure in Standard or metric and at what level (i.e. inch, half inch or centimeter, millimeter) and begin practice. Computer will generate a line above the ruler and the player enters the length and checks for...

Second graders will be able to estimate the lengths of objects by mentally partitioning the lengths into inches. A video, worksheets, and a detailed lesson plan are included.

This lesson plan offers an opportunity for students to learn to measure length by fractions of an inch, inches, feet, yards and also change one unit of length to another.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch and show the data by making a line plot. This lesson includes an...

Students practice measuring techniques by measuring different objects and distances around the classroom. They practice using different scales of measurement in metric units and estimation. Also, students learn how measurement is used in...

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

This lesson plan for primary students gives students hands-on practice in using a ruler and understanding customary measurements, length and width in inches. Students also create simple one and two digit addition problems related to the...

In this lesson, students will learn how to use a ruler to measure in inches and compare objects using the words "longest" and "shortest."

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to estimate the measure of objects in inches, feet, or yards. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:36] and a...

This site allows you to type in various lengths you want to covert. For example, if you want to find out how many feet there are in 10 meters, you can submit that information and get the answer.

How do we understand the difference between inches and centimeters? Why does measuring a given object in centimeters always give a bigger number than measuring the same object in inches? This instructional activity includes detailed...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a ruler and determine the length of an object in inches. The video is followed by additional problems for students to practice the skills...

Sal estimates lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video tutorial, or receive hints.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure the lengths of two lines set along a ruler and add them together. Includes video demonstrating a sample...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure and compare the lengths of several objects lined up along a ruler. Includes video demonstrating a sample...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to find the length of an object lined up against a ruler where the starting point is not at zero. Includes video...

K-5 Math Teaching Resources: 2nd Grade Measurement and Data: Measuring it twice using centimeters and inches.

Practice using metric rulers and rulers with inches. Includes helpful feedback when questions are answered incorrectly.

This activity gives the students the opportunity to see what an inch really looks like. It also provides them with a chance to be creative using various inch materials and to create a visual for what an inch is. It is a great activity to...

In this lesson students will do a variety of learning activities while they meet many math, science, and language arts objectives. Students will measure items, analyze and record data, listen to instructions, and follow directions. They...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has good beginning activities for introducing measuring with an inch ruler.