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Scholastic
Study Jams! Measure Length
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...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Tools of Measurement
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...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Units of Measurement
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Measuring Arc Length: Lesson
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Measuring Distances: Lesson
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...
Curated OER
Measuring Instruments for Physics-METER RULER
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...
Corbett Maths
Metric to Imperial Length
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...
Corbett Maths
Metric Units for Length
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.
Curated OER
How Do You Find Missing Measurements of Similar Figures Using a Proportion?
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...
Corbett Maths
Converting Imperial Length
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....
Khan Academy
U.S. Customary and Metric Units, Ratios, Proportions, Units, and Rates, Pre-Algebra
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...
Krista King Math
Adding Mixed Measures
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.
Ricochet Science
Comparing Metric Units of Length
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.
Ricochet Science
Comparing Metric Units of Measurement
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.
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Length of a Leg of a Right Triangle?
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...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Width of a Rectangle if You Know its Length and Perimeter?
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.
Laura Candler
Time Capsule
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...
Corbett Maths
Metric and Imperial Units
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...
Corbett Maths
Converting Imperial Capacity
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...
Curated OER
Estimating Surface Area
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...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Length of a Rectangle if You Know its Width and Area?
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.
Brightstorm
Radian Measure of Angles - Concept
An informative lesson begins with a concept video explaining how radians are figured. Then it offers videos of four progressively difficult guided practice problems.
Mathispower4u
Find the Area of a Rectangle Given the Perimeter (Example)
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Arcs in Circles: Lesson
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.