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Brown Math: How to Convert Units of Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site has a detailed step-by-step instruction of how to convert units of measurement. Multiplying by 1 is explained as are compound units, and finding conversion factors. The discussion is slowed down for students who may have missed...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Review 4: Converting Measurements Using Ratios

For Teachers 6th Standards
Why are there two systems of measurement? How do we move between units in the same system? Students create and use foldables to convert measurement units.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Convert Units (Metrics)

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Convert between metric measures of distance, volume, and mass. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Barometer Units

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the different measurement units that are used in barometers and provides conversion tables.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Power to the 10! Conversions With the Metric System

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sixth graders will be using ratio tables to convert units of metric measurements and looking for patterns to help make the problems easier.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Liquid Measurements Chart

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Provides tables showing how to convert liquid measurements used for cooking and for container labeling. Covers teaspoons up to gallons, as well as conversions to milliliters. Also explains the differences between British and American...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Cool Kool Aid Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This instructional activity allows students to practice writing and solving rates by conducting an experiment to find the best tasting Kool-Aid mixture. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation, extension as well as ways to...
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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, students will compare SI unit (metric) measurements of common household items and their English equivalents.