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PBS
Pbs Teachers: Whirlybirds [Pdf]
Predict and determine the frequency of an event and measure to the nearest centimeter while constructing whirlybirds in a simulation of a parachute jump competition.
Cool Fire Technology
Customary & Metric Systems of Measurement Area Measure
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to view a table which lists measurement conversions for area.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: A Penny for Your Height
In this activity, students study English to Metric conversions. They investigate the relationship between inches and centimeters by measuring their height in these units and converting the measurements.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Lesson Plans Math Vocabulary 1st Grade
This site includes two first grade math vocabulary lesson plans: one for measurement terms and time and money, and another for geometry terms
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Attributes of 3 D Shapes Part 2
Second graders will identify the attributes of 3D shapes and measure the edges in inches and centimeters. This lesson contains a detailed plan and videos of students engaged in the activity.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Learning Measurement Conversions Through Statistics
Students learn the conversion relationship between inches and centimeters through data collection. The data collected results from measuring items using inches and centimeters as the units. They use a TI-73 to input the data into lists...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Metric Length
The different units used to measure metric length are described, with comparisons to real world objects. A wonderful number line also shows the relative sizes of things all the way from a quark to the universe in powers of ten.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: International System of Units
Wikipedia offers detailed information on SI, or the International System of Units. Includes hyperlinked table of contents for easy site navigation.
University of South Florida
Fcat: Two for One Box Company: Teacher Notes
At this site students use proportions to explore how volume is effected by dimension changes. This hands-on activity can be done individually or in pairs.
Other
Metric Conversion Calculator and Charts
Metric Conversions offers online calculators for making conversions, downloadable tables in many types of metric conversion (pdf format), and free conversion tools to put onto your website or dynamic pages.
Rice University
Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Mathematics of Cartography
Can there be a connection between map making and math? Explore the mathematics of cartography in this resource that integrates web-based instruction, mathematical problem solving, geometry, history, and art. Interesting information and...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide Unit Conversions & Problem Solving With Metric Measurement
A guide to support parents as they work with their students in unit conversions and problem solving with metric measurement.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide: Addition and Subtraction of Length Units
A guide to support parents as they work with their students addition and subtraction of length units.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Area Rectangles
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will understand area measured in square centimeters. They will understand and use the formula in words for the area of a rectangle.
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Robot Wheels!
Students solidify their understanding of the terms "circumference" and "rotation" through the use of LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics components. They measure the circumference of robot wheels to determine how far the robot can travel during...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimating Length (Mm, Cm, M, Km)
Practice estimating the length of real life objects using metric units. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Changes in Gas Volume/gas Laws
In this activity students will observe how temperature affects different types of gases. First students will blow up a round balloon. They will need to measure the circumference in centimeters of the fattest part of the balloon. Then...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Metric Area
The relationships between metric units of area are explained, with examples of how to calculate area.
BBC
Bbc Bitesize: Volume
Pick up some valuable pointers on how to figure out the volume of various shapes. When you finish working your way through the pages you can take an online "Test Bite" and check your understanding.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Cubic Yards Calculator
Use this calculator to calculate cubic yards volume for a variety of different areas. Enter measurements in US units or metric units. Calculate volume from your measurements in inches (in), feet (ft), yards (yd), centimeters (cm), or...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Volume and Mass
This lesson will describe the concepts of volume and mass and show how to calculate volume and mass.
Curated OER
Ar Kive: Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)
Famous for its unicorn-like single tusk, narwhals have inspired legends in many cultures and are still revered across the world. The smooth, white tusk is normally found only on males and is the result of extreme growth of the left...