Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Metric Length
The different units used to measure metric length are described, with comparisons to real world objects. A wonderful number line also shows the relative sizes of things all the way from a quark to the universe in powers of ten.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Length Measurements to a Fraction of an Inch
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Measure different lengths to a fraction of an inch.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Eiffel Tower: Time, Area and Measurement
Take a tour of the Eiffel Tower with Marie-Clare and measure its area. Read and interpret time and look at cross-sections of 3D figures.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Metric System Chart for Kids
This resource explains the structure of the metric system of measurement; the basic units of measurement for length, volume, and mass; and provides charts for each type of measurement. A chart of customary US units is also given.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Measuring in Centimeters
They measure in Japan too. Students measure two objects and compare to decide how much larger one is than the other.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Metric System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Measure length in metric units.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Cemc: Metric Conversion [Pdf]
This worksheet is designed for Grade 7 students. The students are expected to: i. understand both metric and customary systems of measurement ii. understand relationships among units and convert from one unit to another within the same...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Eiffel Tower: Length
Measure up the lengths and sides of the Eiffel Tower with Juliette and read time to the minute.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: English Bus: Length
Abbie and her brother are measuring how far they are traveling with an English Bus. Will you join them?
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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Metric Conversions and Rates
Find out all about measurement in this test prep lesson exploring English and metric measurement. Students can compare metric and customary measurements using the conversion charts, assess how much they have learned using the interactive...
Cuemath
Cuemath: Metric System
Learn more about the metric system by taking a look at the common metric units along with some solved examples and a few practice questions to test your understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Measuring Length in Meters
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a ruler to measure an object in meters. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student comprehension of the...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Adding and Subtracting With Lengths
Second graders will use their addition and subtraction strategies to measure and compare distances, solving using centimeter units.
Other
Federal Highway Administration: Si (Modern Metric) Conversion Sheet
Very complete chart of conversion factors for English to SI (metric) unit measurements and SI (metric) to English unit measurements. Includes length, area, volume, mass, temperature, illumination, and force & mass (stress).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Conversions of Measurements in Metric Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Convert metric units of length, mass, or capacity by multiplying by powers of ten.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Appropriate Tools for Metric Measurement
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Choose appropriate metric measurement tools when finding various lengths.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Strolling With My Gnomies, a Measuring Game
Decide whether you want to measure in Standard or metric and at what level (i.e. inch, half inch or centimeter, millimeter) and begin practice. Computer will generate a line above the ruler and the player enters the length and checks for...
The Math League
The Math League: Metric Units and Measurement
This metric system tutorial is compared to the U.S. standard system so that students can comprehend the measurement of length, volume, mass and the like.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why the Metric System Matters
For the majority of recorded human history, units like the weight of a grain or the length of a hand weren't exact and varied from place to place. Now, consistent measurements are such an integral part of our daily lives that it's hard...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Singing Angels: Measurement: Volume and Speed
Students will complete interactive activities to explore measurement of length, volume, capacity, time, and averages.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Measuring Metrically With Maggie
Metric units for volume, mass, length and temperature are explained to a cute little alien called Maggie. There are lots of real life examples for comparison that younger children will understand.
Other
All math.com: Us/metric Conversion Tables
Convert metric measurements to U.S. Measurements and the reverse, too. Easy to follow tables have sections for area, length, mass,temperature and volume.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: English Bus: Measurement: Meters
On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario at a school. Those skills include using centimeters and meters to compare lengths, and recognizing when a unit smaller than meters are required.