Curated OER
Fractions and Decimals and Percents; Oh, My!
Fourth graders watch a PBS video about fractions, percents and decimals. They fill in fraction circles and rename them in decimals and percents. They visit and interact on a fractions, decimals and percents website and solve problems.
Curated OER
Time To Measure
Third graders measure time and length. Through the use of video and technology, they explore key elements of measurement, such as units and conversion between units. They explore alternate units of measurement and apply measurement to...
Curated OER
You say Avocado, I say Avogadro
Students convert mole to mass to particles and vice versa. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss the importance of Avogadro's number. They apply what they have learned in a team competition.
Curated OER
Metric Mania
Students practice converting units of measurement using the ladder method. For this metric conversion lesson students practice converting metric measurements and filling out the worksheet.
Curated OER
Fractions
In this Fractions worksheet, students are instructed to convert decimals to fractions using a place value box technique. The place value box needs to be recreated by the student.
Curated OER
Problem Solving
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of word problems. First, they determine the responses to various questions as described. Then, students find the amount of an item needed to complete...
Curated OER
Making The Height
Twelfth graders apply estimation techniques to determine how high any one basketball player can jump.
Curated OER
Va Va Va Zoooommm
Young scholars, in groups, measure a variety of physical components to several activities. They use both standard and non-standard forms of measurement and then develop conclusions about the use of units in measurement.
Curated OER
Bargain Town, USA
Third graders discuss discounts and walk around classroom labeled with lots of discounted merchandise. They complete a worksheet converting original prices to new bargain prices.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Unit Conversions [Pdf]
Read and learn about the unit conversion analysis step and English-Metric conversion factors. Learn the steps to rounding answers from division and multiplication problems and formulas for temperature and density conversions.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Trigonometry Review
The Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University, provides a review and tutorial site on trigonometry. The information is in-depth and can be accessed by clicking on the various links in the outline.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Relationship Between Ka and Kb
Learn about the relationship between Ka of a weak acid and Kb for its conjugate base. Practice equations for converting between Ka and Kb, and converting between pKa and pKb.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Decimals, Fractions & Percentages
Students learn about and practice converting between fractions, decimals and percentages. Using a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot and a touch sensor, each group inputs a fraction of its choosing. Team members convert this same fraction into a...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: On Track Unit Conversion
Students use three tracks marked on the floor, one in yards, one in feet and one in inches. As they start and stop a robot specific distances on a "runway," they can easily determine the equivalent measurements in other units by looking...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What Is a Nanometer?
Students are introduced to the nano-size length scale as they make measurements and calculate unit conversions. They measure common objects and convert their units to nanometers, giving them a simple reference frame for understanding the...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Conversion
This site explores the requirements for conversion to Judaism. Also discusses how different branches of Judaism view conversion. Touches on Israel's view of conversion.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Unit Analysis: Audio Book
Listen and view examples of unit conversions and unit analysis. Examine English to Metric and Metric to Metric conversion examples.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Unit Conversions: Study Guide [Pdf]
Test your knowledge and understanding on unit conversions by completing this study guide. Review topics such as temperature conversions, density conversions, density calculations, and rounding unit conversions.
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Dimensional Analysis
Detailed description of dimensional analysis. Contains examples and self-quizzes.
Other
Centre for Alternative Technology: Information Service
Information and advice on sustainable living. Provides data for people that might want to use technology in the construction or conversion of their home into an environmentally sustainable structure.
Math Drills
Math Drills: Measurement Worksheets
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your measurement skills. Sheets focus on temperature, conversion, area and perimeter, volume, and more.
Math2
Math2
This is a site for students and teachers of all grade levels. If you are looking for math tables, general information about math topics, or you would like to ask a question, this is the site to visit.
California State University
Csudh: Chemistry: Converting Densities
An exercise in converting densities expressed in the metric system.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Seventh Grade Mathematics: Cycles
Teachers can use this resource for creating interesting lessons about time and time measurement. There are articles about leap year, converting time, as well as other links for further research. An interdisciplinary project about an...