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The Metric System
How did the metric system come to be, and why does the US not use it very much? Your class can learn the answers to these questions with the reading passage included here and then respond to the five related questions.
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WS 1.4 Metric Units II
In this metric units worksheet, students convert measurements from one metric unit to another using dimensional analysis. They must show their work to receive credit.
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WS 1.2 Metric Units I/ Physical vs. Chemical
In this metric units and properties worksheet, students determine the proper metric unit given a variety of measurements for specific items. They also identify chemical and physical properties and chemical and physical changes.
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Measuring Lengths Using Rulers
Three rulers offer measuring practice with inches, centimeters, and millimeters. Scholars write four measurements, two of which involve fractional units. For the metric ruler they measure the same length in both centimeters and...
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Units of Measurement
In this math worksheet, students study information about U.S. units of measurement and the equivalent metric units. Included are capacity, volume, area, mass and length. There are no problems on this page to do.
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Estimating Units of Length
Would you measure the height of a living room in centimeters? Scholars examine which units would be most efficient for this project: centimeters or meters. There is only one question here with a detailed explanation below. This would be...
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Imperial Units
If your class is familiar with the metric system and is ready for a challenge, introduce them to imperial units. Pupils are shown places in London where imperial units are used, and then they measure objects using feet, inches,...
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Units of Volume
Did you know in the UK a quart is smaller than in America? This explains why a standard unit of measure is necessary for volume. Young scientists learn the similarities and differences between five different units used to measure volume....
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Units of Measurement
In this units of measurement worksheet, 8th graders solve 10 different problems that include various units of measure. They add each of the units of measure listed in each problem. Then, students determine the length, mass, and capacity...
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WS 1.8 Standards of Measurements
In this standards of measurements worksheet, students watch two videos and answer six questions regarding each video. Students goal is to devise a standard of measurement after the first video.
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Units of Measure
In this units of measure instructional activity, students mentally convert measured units within the metric system. This three-page instructional activity contains two-pages. Answers are provided beside each question.
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Measure the Length in Meters
Practice using units of measurement. Because there is an explanation at the bottom of the page, consider projecting this and covering up the answers as you gather class responses. Using a row of squares as units, pupils measure a gift...
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Converting Metric Units of Length Brochure
How many millimeters are in 10 meters? Which is greater: two centimeters or 30 millimeters? These are the types of questions learners can solve, along with one word problem, in a six-sectioned measurement brochure.
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Getting the Job Done—Speed, Work, and Measurement Units
How do you convert from one measurement to another? Pupils use unit rates to convert measurements from one unit to another in the 21st segment in a 29-part series. They convert within the same system to solve length, capacity, weight,...
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Measures of Length
A set of ten skill-based problems and two word problems make up a metric worksheet in which measuring length and converting units of measurement is the focus.
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Measuring Lengths- Consider Which Unit of Measure to Use
In this measuring lengths worksheet, students examine the appropriate unit of measure to use for a variety of items, and look at which errors are commonly made. They consider the use of millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers...
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Metric Volume
Master metric measurements. Given the fact that the volume of one milliliter of water is one cubic centimeter, scholars figure out the volume of one liter of water. They must determine the correct unit of length for a unit cube that...
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Conversion Factors
In this conversion factors worksheet, students convert 15 measurements from one unit in the SI system of measurement to another unit. Students show their work and indicate the unit of measurement. Conversion factors are given.
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Measure Twice, Cut Once
Elementary schoolers learn about metric units and how they are used by engineers. They learn how engineers use the units to measure mass, distance, and volume. Then, they estimate measurements of units, and compare them to actual...
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Measuring Activities
Students measure using both metric and standard measures. They convert from one standard to the next while measuring distances in their home or classroom.
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Metric on the Move
Students are taught that the metric system is a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter for length, the kilogram for weight, and the liter for volume. They research how to convert from imperial units of measure to the...
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Metric Units of Capacity - Homework 12.8
Upper graders convert liters and milliliters, choose the better estimates of capacity for objects, and choose the better unit to measure capacity. They solve eleven problems.
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Metric Mass Conversion (A)
In this converting metric units of mass activity, learners convert grams, milligrams, and kilograms. They solve 24 problems.
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Measures of Length 2
Converting lengths is the focus of a metric worksheet that involves mathematicians to calculate a given number by 1000, and then convert a measurement using kilometers into meters. Finally, learners are asked to solve two word problems...