Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Metrics in the Home and in the Store

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan site, learners will compare SI unit (metric) measurements of common household items and their English equivalents.
Handout
Colorado State University

A Chronology of the Si Metric System

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Metric Association offers important dates in the history of the metric system of measurement, including the fact that Thomas Jefferson proposed a decimal-based measurement system for the United States in 1790. Site includes...
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.
Professional Doc
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide Unit Conversions & Problem Solving With Metric Measurement

For Students 4th Standards
A guide to support parents as they work with their students in unit conversions and problem solving with metric measurement.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Converting Units

For Students 9th - 10th
This presentation explains conversion of units in the metric system, and gives some examples for understanding.
Activity
Other

Interactive Learning Paradigms: Volume Unit Conversions

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the units of volume measurement. Page includes a conversion calculator, information about the metric system, and numerous links to other relevant material.
Activity
Other

Interactive Units Converter

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site allows students to enter a measurement and it will convert it to other measurement systems.
Handout
Other

Interative Learning Paradigms, Inc.: Metric Area

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives the user background and basic information about the metric measurements for area. The site provides an area conversion calculator, basic definitions, and additional information about area.
Activity
Science Made Simple

Science Made Simple: Area Measurement Conversions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows you to type in an area of measurement you want to be converted. The site converts it for you!
Interactive
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...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Metric and Imperial Conversions Test

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students practice their understanding of metric and imperial conversions with various assessment activities.
Handout
Colorado State University

Metric Numbers to Remember

For Students 9th - 10th
Look to this site for many important numbers and conversion factors used between the metric system and the customary system, such as speed of light, body temperature, distance from sun to earth, plus more.
Article
Cuemath

Cuemath: Litres to Millilitres

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
This page explains the relation between liters and milliliters and the conversion between these units. Included are solved examples and interactive problems for review.
Interactive
Science Made Simple

Science Made Simple: Online Metric Converter

For Students 6th - 8th
Practice converting English units of measurement to metric units using this tool.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Converting Metric Measurement

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will know: Customary and Linear Measurement Vocabulary, How to use the conversion table for customary and metric units of length to convert units of measurement, How to add and subtract units...
Activity
Other

Science Made Simple: Temperature Conversions

For Students 9th - 10th
Science Made Simple allows you to type in temperatures you want converted from one measurement scale to another.
Graphic
Math2

Math2.org: Weights and Measures

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides information on weights and measures, including unit conversion tables.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Kilometers to Meters With Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students work with decimals as they convert kilometers into meters. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:43] and a set of...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Centimeters to Millimeters With Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students work with decimals as they convert centimeters into millimeters. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:34] and a set of...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Meters to Centimeters With Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students work with decimals as they convert meters into centimeters. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:44] and a set of...
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The Language of Physics: Physical Quantities and Units

For Students 10th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to associate physical quantities with their International System of Units (SI) and perform conversions among SI units using scientific notation; relate measurement uncertainty to significant...
Handout
Cool Fire Technology

Customary & Metric Systems of Measurement Area Measure

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to view a table which lists measurement conversions for area.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to Converting Units: Lesson 5

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces the concept of a conversion factor and explains how it can be used to convert between metric to metric units as well as between English and metric units for different quantities. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled...
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.