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Pbs Mathline: It Takes Ten (Pdf) [Pdf]
A metric measurement lesson plan using grams, milliliters, and centimeters. This lesson offers a variety of "hands on" measurement activities using both the customary and metric systems. Additionally, this lesson plan offers extensions,...
PBS
Pbs Mathline: Sand Babies (Pdf) [Pdf]
In this engaging lesson, students use a variety of measurement strategies in creating their own Sand Babies. Students explore standard and non-standard measurements, area, data collection and analysis, and graphing. Adaptations are...
Math2
Math2.org: Weights and Measures
This resource provides information on weights and measures, including unit conversion tables.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Platform Scale
Students practice using scales like the one in a doctor's office. Five Gregs will drop on the scale to be weighed. Participants see how fast they can weigh the Gregs.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Conversion
This resource allows users to test their conversion skills.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Week of 4 1 13: Is the Kilogram Gaining Weight?
A metal cylinder used for setting the international standard of the kilogram has been slowly gaining mass over the years. This article describes the impact of that mass gain and what scientists are doing to shrink it back to size.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Market Place: Mass
On this interactive site students learn to use various units of mass to solve problems and put objects in order by their mass.