Fourth graders measure to the nearest centimeter. They work together to create a portrait of themselves with an accurate measurement of their smile to the nearest centimeter. This is a creative way for students to explore centimeters.

Students make chocolate chip cookies. In this cooking lesson, students follow a recipe by doing each step in sequence.

Students convert English to metric units. In this math lesson, students give examples of measurements they encounter in their daily lives. The share their answers in class.

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.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to convert weight from ounces into pounds and ounces. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:37] and a set of...

A lesson containing a warm up, guided group work, and practice for students to understand how to convert ounces to pounds.

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.

Practice converting a US customary measure of mass to a smaller unit. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to convert weight from pounds and ounces into just ounces. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:05] and a set...

Pancakes anyone? Students explore estimation and measurement by learning how to make pancakes. A hands-on lesson designed for students in grades 3-5 where students are engage in hand-on experiences involving measuring volume, converting...

Here are three activities--concentration, matching, and flashcards--to help learn or review the units of customary measurement.

This resource allows students to practice converting metric or customary units of weight. Students are able to select parameters that include metric or customary units and difficulty level. There are ten problems with instant feedback...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert and identify equivalent customary units of weight.

Students learn about standard units of mass. Topics include ounce, pound, and ton. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the concept.

In this engaging instructional activity, young scholars 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....

This site allows you to convert weight/mass measurements. For example converting tons to grams. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.2 Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units

The unit of value in the Roman and old Italian coinages, was made of copper, or of the mixed metal called Aes. It was originally of the weight of a pound of twelve ounces whence it was called as libralis and aes grave. The oldest form of...

The unit of value in the Roman and old Italian coinages, was made of copper, or of the mixed metal called Aes. It was originally of the weight of a pound of twelve ounces whence it was called as libralis and aes grave. The oldest form of...