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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Measurement: Metric Conversions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This lesson plan has a game to help pupils convert to various linear metric units and learn their abbreviations.
Handout
The Math League

The Math League: Decimals in Measurement

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
This site gives information on the metric system, as well as abbreviations for metric conversion.
Handout
Other

All math.com: Us/metric Conversion Tables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Convert metric measurements to U.S. Measurements and the reverse, too. Easy to follow tables have sections for area, length, mass,temperature and volume.
Activity
Other

Conversions for Weight Measurements

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Metric System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a supplemental metric system flipchart I used with my students to reinforce previous classroom discussions. It contains an algorithm we developed in class, as well as, several practice problems...
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Volume

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This resource allows students to practice converting metric or customary units of volume. Students are able to select parameters that include metric or customary units and difficulty level. There are ten problems with instant feedback...
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Food Market: Centimeters and Millimeters

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Mila is comparing fruits at the fruit market. Join her on this adventure!
Website
Primary Resources

Primary Resources: Measures

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
A huge collection of teacher resources to aide in the teaching of all types of metric measurement: length, distance, mass, weight, capacity, and volume. Activities include measuring, estimating, converting, investigating, and finding...
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: How to Convert Imperial to Metric

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Simple steps and examples to help you convert Imperial measurements to metric units. Use a Metric - Imperial Conversion Chart as a reference.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Metric Conversions Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice metric length, volume, and mass problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Conversion of Length

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Two sample problems with show you how to convert between meters and kilometers. Click on the conversion chart for more help.
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Conversion of Area

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
View examples to learn how to convert area in square feet to area in square meters. If you need help, follow a link to a conversion chart.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Liquid Measurement Conversion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides tables showing how to convert liquid measurements used for cooking between different customary units and metric units. Covers teaspoons up to gallons, as well as conversions to milliliters.
Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life: Converting to the Metric System

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the metric system and converting to the metric system. Provides a table of common conversions and steps for converting a cookie recipe to the metric system.
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Other

Ask Numbers: Measurement Conversion Calculators and Charts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
What kind of unit conversion would you like to do? This site will allow you to do a multitude of conversions. Just click on the specific measurement you are needing to convert. It also provides a history of measurements and a chart of...
Activity
The Math League

The Math League: Length

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives conversions from metric to metric as well as providing abbreviations for each.
Handout
The Math League

The Math League: Mass

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives conversions from metric to metric as well as providing abbreviations for each.
Handout
The Math League

The Math League: Volume

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a definition and standard unit of volume. It also has conversions from metric to metric as well as providing abbreviations for each.
Activity
Teaching Treasures Publications

Teaching Treasures: Year Eight Timed Mental Math

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This resource provides an interactive worksheet with just ten problems as an independent practice or a quick assessment.
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Teaching Treasures Publications

Teaching Treasures: Year Eight Timed Mental Math

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Improve your computation skills using this timed interactive worksheet.
Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Braingenie: Multi Step Word Problems in Four Operations With Compound Units

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Braingenie builds mastery and sharpens problem-solving skills. Students can learn, practice, and quiz themselves on thousands of skills in the areas of math and...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Estimating Length (Mm, Cm, M, Km)

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice estimating the length of real life objects using metric units. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Convert to Smaller Units (Mm, Cm, M, & Km)

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice converting a metric measure of length to a smaller unit. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Convert to Smaller Units (G and Kg)

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice converting a metric 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.

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