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Scholastic

Study Jams! Measure Length

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Mia's pet lizard has grown a lot since he was a baby and she needs help measuring his length now that he's an adult. After choosing the best tool for the job, RJ goes step by step through the measurement process, modeling how to use both...
Interactive
Scholastic

Study Jams! Tools of Measurement

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
From temperature and mass, to length and volume, there are many different types of measurement. Expose young learners to a variety of measurement tools using this slide show of real-life pictures. Go through the presentation one image at...
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Scholastic

Study Jams! Units of Measurement

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
As Mia and RJ discuss measurement, your class is introduced to the customary and metric systems for measuring mass, capacity, weight, and length. Temperature scales are also introduced. This resource can help set the foundation for later...
Instructional Video2:45
CK-12 Foundation

Measuring Arc Length: Lesson

For Students 7th - 11th Standards
Slice off a piece of pi! A section of an extensive playlist on geometry develops the formula to find the length of an arc. Using the formula, the presentation works through examples finding the arc length, the radius, and the measure of...
Instructional Video4:19
CK-12 Foundation

Measuring Distances: Lesson

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Let's rule the coordinate plane. By reviewing the marking on rulers, the video discusses how to determine the measurement between two points. The resource, a portion of a basic geometry playlist, determines the length of a side of a...
Instructional Video3:16
Curated OER

Measuring Instruments for Physics-METER RULER

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Unfortunately a portion of the beginning of this video is cut off. Close up views of how to use a metric ruler are displayed. Percentage error is mentioned. If you have a large class, this may provide a more practical way to demonstrate...
Instructional Video6:06
Corbett Maths

Metric to Imperial Length

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Metric and standard units both have their place. Scholars learn to convert between the two systems of units using a helpful video lesson. The narrator demonstrates conversions between metric and standard units of lengths. Once...
Instructional Video6:57
Corbett Maths

Metric Units for Length

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Powers of 10 are the key! Individuals learn how to convert units of length using the metric system in a video lesson. The presenter uses a visual reference to help scholars decide when to multiply or divide and by what power of 10.
Instructional Video6:22
Curated OER

How Do You Find Missing Measurements of Similar Figures Using a Proportion?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Two similar triangles have the same angles, but their legs have different lengths. This means their angles are congruent, and thusly, their corresponding sides are congruent. So there is a missing measurement that needs to be found. Set...
Instructional Video4:36
Corbett Maths

Converting Imperial Length

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
What would you think if someone told you the speed they can run is 7,920? Not possible right? It is if it's 7,920 feet per mile! Young scholars view a set of examples showing how to make conversions between the standard units of length....
Instructional Video5:10
Khan Academy

U.S. Customary and Metric Units, Ratios, Proportions, Units, and Rates, Pre-Algebra

For Students 4th - 6th
Expose your students to the differences and vocabulary associated with both U.S. Customary Units and Metric Units. Sal defines 14 different terms of measure and then sorts them into two categories. He has numerous small side notes that...
Instructional Video3:35
Krista King Math

Adding Mixed Measures

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
Examine an approach to adding measures of various units. An instructor demonstrates a horizontal approach to adding mixed measures by borrowing from the larger measures. The examples shown include time and length.
Instructional Video3:17
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Ricochet Science

Comparing Metric Units of Length

For Students 9th - 12th
Meet the meter! The fourth installment of an 11-part Math in Science video series prompts viewers to identify meters as the base unit of length. Pupils then use common objects to compare metric units of length.
Instructional Video2:48
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Ricochet Science

Comparing Metric Units of Measurement

For Students 9th - 12th
What are metric units of measurement? Viewers learn about the metric system in the first installment of an 11-part Math In Science video series. After reviewing the need for units, viewers learn about different units for length.
Instructional Video4:09
Curated OER

How Do You Find the Length of a Leg of a Right Triangle?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
A right triangle. Two given measurements for two side lengths and one unknown length. Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve this problem and find the missing value. Squares and square roots are used in this problem and don't worry when...
Instructional Video5:37
Curated OER

How Do You Find the Width of a Rectangle if You Know its Length and Perimeter?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Use the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle to find the value of the width. Plug the given values of the perimeter and the length into the formula and solve. It is as easy as it looks.
Instructional Video4:55
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Laura Candler

Time Capsule

For Teachers 1st - 6th Standards
It's amazing how much kids change from the beginning of the year to the end. Create a written account of their growth with a fun activity that involves children recording information about themselves at two points...
Instructional Video6:02
Corbett Maths

Metric and Imperial Units

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
A speed limit sign in Europe might be misleading if you don't understand different unit systems. A video presentation describes measurement units for length, mass, and capacity to help viewers differentiate between them. The...
Instructional Video1:47
Corbett Maths

Converting Imperial Capacity

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Do your classes know how many pints are in the gallon of milk in their fridges? A video presentation explains the conversion factor between pints and gallons and demonstrates how to convert between the two measurements. Learners then...
Instructional Video3:10
Curated OER

Estimating Surface Area

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Kids might enjoy this dramatic presentation on estimating surface area. The fake Transylvanian accent is a bit distracting but the problem solving practices are sound. Dr. Crazy Pants rounds his decimal measurements then multiplies...
Instructional Video3:46
Curated OER

How Do You Find the Length of a Rectangle if You Know its Width and Area?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learn how to use the formula for area to solve a problem about a rectangle. The demonstrator shows how to plug in the known values of a rectangle, and then how to use the formula for area to solve for the variable in question.
Instructional Video1:59
Brightstorm

Radian Measure of Angles - Concept

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
An informative lesson begins with a concept video explaining how radians are figured. Then it offers videos of four progressively difficult guided practice problems.
Instructional Video2:25
Mathispower4u

Find the Area of a Rectangle Given the Perimeter (Example)

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Use one-dimensional calculations to make them two-dimensional. An application question provides a perimeter and a relationship between the length and width of a rectangle. The video tutorial demonstrates how to write an equation for...
Instructional Video3:15
CK-12 Foundation

Arcs in Circles: Lesson

For Students 6th - 11th Standards
Taking a major look at arcs is not minor. A segment of an extensive playlist on geometry introduces the concept of an arc in a circle. The resource demonstrates how to find the measure of an arc and defines special types of arcs.