Curated OER
"The 1,000,000 Pound Bank Note" by Mark Twain
Compare real events from Mark Twain's life to events in the story. Middle school readers identify point-of-view, its purpose, and its reliability by citing two examples. They describe the tone of the story using four examples and...
Curated OER
By the Pound
Agriculture surrounds us every day; incorporate measuring tools into a study of Oklahoma's agricultural industry! Small groups read an informational text (included) before visiting stations where they investigate prices of various...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 7 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 2)
Reinforce math vocabulary instruction with a set of flash cards. Fifty-six cards offer either a bold-face word or a picture representation equipped with descriptive labels. Terms include centimeters, gallons, square units, and more!
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 7 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 1)
Give math vocabulary instruction a boost with a set of flash cards covering terms such as centimeter, pound, and thermometer to name a few. Word cards are typed using a bold-style font, and correspond to picture cards that include...
Curated OER
Problems with Measures
Yards or inches? Understanding measurements has a lot to do with units, so give scholars some scenarios and have them choose the appropriate unit. There are six labeled images here requiring weight, distance, length, and capacity. They...
T. Smith Publishing
Common Measures
Try introducing this assigment on converting measurement by presenting a scenario: "Last night I found a recipe for cookies, and it called for a half pint of butter. All I had was measuring cups - what should I do?" As learners discuss...
Curated OER
Imperial Units
In this converting imperial units worksheet, students complete converting 12 metric units from imperial units to metric or vice versa.
Curated OER
Algebra Word Problems
In this inequality word problem worksheet, students solve ten word problems related to algebra and inequalities. They first determine how many pounds of cheese it would take to make a specific amount of grated cheese topping. Students...
Curated OER
Pounds
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify which items pictured weighs more or less than a pound. Then they circle the objects that weigh more and place an X on the object that weigh less than a pound.
Curated OER
Imperial Units
In this imperial units instructional activity, students read the definitions to the following list of imperial units: mile, pint, gallon, foot, inch and pound.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Mass, Weight, and Weightlessness
Site from HyperPhysics dealing with the topic of mass and weight. In addition the site deals with weightlessness. The numerous links to other pages help the student see how ideas are interrelated.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Indian Ocean: What Are Mass Amd Weight?
Join Maria and Boris the Astronaut in their journey. Learn about mass, weight, and gravity in space.
Other
University of Exeter: Britain and European Monetary Union
A discussion of the strength of the British pound sterling and why England has chosen not to join its European neighbors in the use of the Euro as a common currency. The author has a background in research and in the history of finance.
Quia
Quia: Customary Measurement
Here are three activities--concentration, matching, and flashcards--to help learn or review the units of customary measurement.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Identification of Equivalent Units of Weight
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert and identify equivalent customary units of weight.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Selection of Appropriate Weight or Capacity Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose the appropriate customary units of weight or capacity given various measurement situations.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Weight
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...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide: Exploring Multiplication
A guide to support parents as they work with their students in exploring multiplication.