University of North Carolina
A Dictionary of Units of Measurement
This site contains an extensive list of various units of measurement known internationally and across several disciplines. Unit symbols are also included.
University of Pennsylvania
Rhythm and Meter in English Poetry
Discusses the terminology needed to understand rhythm and meter in English poetry including the following terms: stressed and unstressed syllables, iambs, trochees, spondees, anapests, dactyls, monometer, dimeter, trimeter, tetrameter,...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Hate to Love Sonnets
In this instructional activity students will learn the meter and form of a sonnet and write one of their own regarding something they either love or hate.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Meter (Poetry)
Wikipedia article that first generally defines meter in poetry and then provides a very detailed discussion. Sections of the article include the following: Technical terms in poetic meter (Disyllables, Trisyllables, Tetrasyllables),...
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: 2nd Grade Measurement Data: Measure It Twice
K-5 Math Teaching Resources: 2nd Grade Measurement and Data: Measuring it twice using centimeters and inches.
Other
Science Made Simple: Conversions for Length Measurement
This site allows you to type in various lengths you want to covert. For example, if you want to find out how many feet there are in 10 meters, you can submit that information and get the answer.
Science Made Simple
Science Made Simple: Area Measurement Conversions
This site allows you to type in an area of measurement you want to be converted. The site converts it for you!
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Sojurn: How to Analyze a Fugue
This page is very helpful in analyzing and understanding fugues. Great site for music theory students and teachers.
Other
Meter My Educational Technology Evaluation Resources
This site provides a variety of educational technology evaluation resources focused on helping schools and districts measure the role technology plays in teaching and learning. It has a great collection of relevant information on...
Other
Beginner's Guide to Prosody: Anglo Saxon Accentual Meter
This resource provides a great history and explanation of Anglo-Saxon accentual poetry along with some excellent examples. Before the article, a number of related terms are defined including the following: alliteration, assonance,...
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Drama
The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of "drama" in writing.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Elegy
The University of Victoria's English department gives a comprehensive definition of the "elegy" poetic form. Example included.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Meter
"Meter" in poetry is defined on this webpage. The different types of meter are explained and examples are given.
Quia
Quia: Rhythm
Try these review activities in your music class! Chose from four games: matching, concentration, flashcards, or a word search. Vocabulary words on the topic of musical rhythm are used in these exercises.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Preparing for Poetry: A Reader's First Steps
In this lesson plan, students will consider Preparing for Poetry: A Reader's First Steps. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Poetry You've Got Rhythm [Pdf]
A short but informational worksheet for students on the rhythmical sounds of poetry. Includes information about the different types of meter and feet, and allows students to make connections and analysis.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Inventors & Inventions From the 1700s
Use this site to learn more about early inventors and inventions from the 18th century. This web page offers text and images on various inventors and their inventions. You can also access information about inventors and inventions from...
Virtual Salt
Virtual Salt: A Glossary of Literary Terms
This site provides a long list of literary terms complete with full definitions and examples.
Read Works
Read Works: Classical Music: What Is Classical Music?
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text explaining what classical music is. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Equivalent Metric Units of Length
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of length.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Metric Unit Length Conversions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of length and round to a given place value.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix Series: Metric Units
[Free Registration/Login Required] Change the dimensions in this four-quadrant graph to explore metric scale. After the activity, answer a challenge question to check for understanding.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Length
This resource allows students to practice converting metric or customary units of length. Students are able to select parameters that include metric or customary units and difficulty level. There are ten problems with instant feedback...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Distance
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what distance is, its SI unit, and how to use maps to measure distance.