Teaching Without Frills
Introduction to Nonstandard Measurement for Kids: Using Paper Clips to Measure
In this video, you will learn the rules of non-standard measurement. We will practice measuring a pencil using paper clips as our non-standard unit.
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Measuring Length Using Non-Standard Units
This nugget shows how to measure objects using non standard units such as hand span, matchsticks and nails.
Kids Academy
Comparing Lengths of Objects | Math for 1st Grade | Kids Academy
We want to help prevent learning disruptions while school is out by offering families, educators, schools, and districts a 50% discount on all our membership plans: https://bit.ly/2WHM6HF Teaching measurement and comparing lengths has...
Curated Video
What Is a Particle? Quantum Field Theory Explained Visually
New ReviewAsk 10 physicists what a particle is: you'll get 10 different answers. Quantum mechanics showed via the Schrodinger equation, that quantum objects are not particles but waves smeared out in space, until the moment we measure it. They are...
Mr. Beat
William McKinley: From Religious Man to Imperialist President
This video is a musical tribute to William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, who is remembered for his love of the gold standard and his role in the Spanish-American War, which unknowingly sparked the beginning of US...
Curated OER
Exploring Measurement
An adorable computer-animated classroom explores non-standard measurement with Sid the Science Kid. The concept is simple; you can only use one object to serve as your unit of non-standard measurement. This video is most appropriate for...
PBS
Overruled
Conversion solves a royal blunder. Using an animated video, the resource explores the importance of being able to convert measurements. Knowing the ratio of two measurements allows for the conversion between two measurement units. Pupils...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Modeling Motion: Rolling Cups
Connect the size of a rolling cup to the size of circle it makes. Pupils view videos of cups of different sizes rolling in a circle. Using the videos and additional data, they attempt to determine a relationship between cup...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring Lengths With Different Units
Sal uses different units, standard and non-standard, to measure the same object. Includes a video, transcript, and question and answer section. [2:53]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Curious George: Measure Up
In the video George Measures Up, Curious George needs to measure a tall building for Chef Psighetti. First he uses himself and then realizes he can use a measuring tape instead. As children explore the concepts of measuring, they learn...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring Length: Golden Statue
Watch how to measure an object with same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps. Includes a video, transcript, and question and answer section. [4:07]
PBS
Pbs Kids: Peg and Cat: Baby Fox
A learning module for students to build a simple machine by using their eye for measurements. The module includes videos and an activity for students to observe and build a simple machine.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring Length: Golden Statue
Demonstrates how to measure the height of a statue head using nonstandard units. [4:07]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Determine Whether to Find Area, Surface Area, or Volume
In this lesson, you will learn to determine whether to find area, surface area, or volume in a given situation by thinking about what units are needed. [3:38]