ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Metric System
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is for discussion regarding use of metric system and conversions in chemistry. Includes links to websites for further discussion, to a Power Point Slideshow for teaching conversion, to a...
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Calculators
A series of useful calculators for converting different sources of energy from one energy unit to another. Find conversion calculators for coal, electricity, natural gas, crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel, along with an additional...
Colorado State University
Metric Numbers to Remember
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math Today the New Color of Money
The USA TODAY Snapshot allows students to use scientific notation with real-life data. Students will work with large numbers when determining the height of a stack of $20 bills. Unit conversion will be used from one unit of measure to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimating Mass (Ounces and Pounds)
Practice estimating the mass of real life objects using US customary units. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Dividing Feet and Inches
This site reviews the process of converting feet to inches and inches to feet using multiplication or division. Students can practice the skills through self-check exercises and timed learning games.
Science Made Simple
Science Made Simple: Online Metric Converter
Practice converting English units of measurement to metric units using this tool.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: How to Convert Metric to Imperial
Simple steps and examples to help you convert metric measurements to Imperial units. Use a Metric - Imperial Conversion Chart as a reference.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Metrics in the Home and in the Store
In this lesson plan site, students will compare SI unit (metric) measurements of common household items and their English equivalents.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Metric System
This lesson plan familiarizes young scholars in grades 4-6 with using the metric system and performing conversions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Converting Metric Measurement
[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...
Math.com
Math.com: Energy/work Equivalents
A tool for converting values between units of measurement for energy and work.
Colorado State University
A Chronology of the Si Metric System
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...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Interactive Thermometer
An interactive thermometer shows temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit and "translates" the temperature you choose into real life situations, like "Fun in the Snow," "Nice Sunny Day," or "Boiling Water."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Customary Length
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart focuses on reading a customary ruler to the eighth of an inch (introduction to sixteenth of an inch). Conversion in the customary system is introduced using ratios and proportions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Metric Units of Length Review
Metric units of length (millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers) are reviewed and practice problems are provided.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Metric System
Learn more about the metric system by taking a look at the common metric units along with some solved examples and a few practice questions to test your understanding.
The Math League
The Math League: Volume
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.
Math2
Math2
This is a site for students and teachers of all grade levels. If you are looking for math tables, general information about math topics, or you would like to ask a question, this is the site to visit.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Can You Run as Fast as a Car?
During the 100 meter dash in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Florence Griffth-Joyner was timed at 0.91 seconds for 10 meters. At that speed, could she pass a car traveling 15 miles per hour in a school zone?
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University: Grams of Solution
Resource presents the answer to "How do I find grams of solute in a volume of solution, given parts per million?" in an easy-to-understand format.
Curated OER
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Learn the units of volume measurement. Page includes a conversion calculator, information about the metric system, and numerous links to other relevant material.