Colorado State University
A Chronology of the Si Metric System
The U.S. Metric Association offers important dates in the history of the metric system of measurement, including the fact that Thomas Jefferson proposed a decimal-based measurement system for the United States in 1790. Site includes...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Converting Metric Measurement
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will know: Customary and Linear Measurement Vocabulary, How to use the conversion table for customary and metric units of length to convert units of measurement, How to add and subtract units...
Other
Science Made Simple: Temperature Conversions
Science Made Simple allows you to type in temperatures you want converted from one measurement scale to another.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: A Penny for Your Height
In this activity, students study English to Metric conversions. They investigate the relationship between inches and centimeters by measuring their height in these units and converting the measurements.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Converting Units
This presentation explains conversion of units in the metric system, and gives some examples for understanding.
Math2
Math2.org: Weights and Measures
This resource provides information on weights and measures, including unit conversion tables.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: The Language of Physics: Physical Quantities and Units
By the end of this section, you will be able to associate physical quantities with their International System of Units (SI) and perform conversions among SI units using scientific notation; relate measurement uncertainty to significant...
Cool Fire Technology
Customary & Metric Systems of Measurement Area Measure
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to view a table which lists measurement conversions for area.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Introduction to Converting Units: Lesson 5
This lesson introduces the concept of a conversion factor and explains how it can be used to convert between metric to metric units as well as between English and metric units for different quantities. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled...
The Math League
The Math League: Volume
This site provides a definition and standard unit of volume. It also has conversions from metric to metric as well as providing abbreviations for each.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Converting Meters to Kilometers
The learning activity reviews conversion from meters to kilometers. Students answer ten questions and can check their answers when finished.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Food Market: Centimeters and Millimeters
Mila is comparing fruits at the fruit market. Join her on this adventure!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimating Length (Mm, Cm, M, Km)
Practice estimating the length of real life objects using metric units. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Kilometers to Meters With Decimals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students work with decimals as they convert kilometers into meters. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:43] and a set of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Centimeters to Millimeters With Decimals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students work with decimals as they convert centimeters into millimeters. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:34] and a set of...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Meters to Centimeters With Decimals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students work with decimals as they convert meters into centimeters. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:44] and a set of...
Curated OER
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Learn the units of volume measurement. Page includes a conversion calculator, information about the metric system, and numerous links to other relevant material.
Teaching Treasures Publications
Teaching Treasures: Year Eight Timed Mental Math
This resource provides an interactive worksheet with just ten problems as an independent practice or a quick assessment.
Teaching Treasures Publications
Teaching Treasures: Year Eight Timed Mental Math
Improve your computation skills using this timed interactive worksheet.