Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Error and Uncertainty in Measured Values
As part of a larger site called "Getting started in Chemistry," this site examines various topics related to measurements and the error and uncertainty that accompanies the methods of measurements.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Measurement and Science
This activity assesses students' knowledge and understanding of measurement and science.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Chemtutor: Units and Measures
The learning resource discusses units, dimensions, and measures used in Chemistry. Some topics explored are dimension, symbols in metric units and symbols in English units. The activity consists of definitions and explanations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: International System of Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the International System of Units (SI) and converting units.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics I: Appendices: Useful Information
This page provides eight tables of useful information such as Important Constants, Submicroscopic Masses, Solar System Data, Metric Prefixes for Powers of Ten and Their Symbols, The Greek Alphabet, SI units, Useful Formulae, and other...
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Nist: Rules & Style Conventions for International System of Units (Si)
The official rules for using the SI (metric) system in the US, based on the National Institute of Standards. Must download their handbook.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: International System of Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] International System of Units (SI) and converting units.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: International System of Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] International System of Units (SI) and converting units.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Physics: Radiation Quantities and Units
Play ball using your knowledge of radiation quantities and units.
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...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Si System
A tutorial which introduces the International System of Units, and its use in making measurements during scientific investigation.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Si Base Units
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to the measure of matter. In addition to a discussion on SI base units, the site covers the SI decimal prefixes, units outside the SI, and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Si Base Units
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you must connect the correct quantity with an example of the SI base unit it is measured in. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth your time.
A&E Television
History.com: History This Week: The Mother of Level Measurements
September 24, 1902. A new cooking school is set to open at Boston's 30 Huntington Avenue. The rooms will soon be filled with trainee cooks, who will watch in awe as the school's namesake and principal, Fannie Farmer, lectures on...
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Measure of Matter
This site examines the specific difference between mass and weight in addition to length, temperature, and time.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Chemistry Measurement Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart can be used to test student knowledge on basic metric measurements for chemistry.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Metrics in the Home and in the Store
In this lesson plan site, young scholars will compare SI unit (metric) measurements of common household items and their English equivalents.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metric Standard Units of Measure (Si Units): Lesson 5
This lesson will introduce standard units of measure (meters, grams, liters) and the physical properties they represent. It is 5 of 6 in the series titled "Metric Standard Units of Measure (SI Units)."
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Converting Between Measurement Systems
Given a real-world situation with measurements in either metric/SI or customary units, the student will solve a problem requiring them to convert from one system to the other.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: How High Can a Super Ball Bounce?
Students determine the coefficient of restitution (or the elasticity) for super balls. Working in pairs, they drop balls from a meter height and determine how high they bounce. They measure, record and repeat the process to gather data...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Introduction to Physics: Problems & Exercises
This site provides a list of physics problems and exercises including Physical Quantities and Units, Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures, and Approximation.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
National Institute of Standards and Tech: Si Prefixes
The official prefixes adopted in the US, as stated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Yoctograms? Zeptosecond? Yes indeed.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The World's Roundest Object (And Why It Exists)
The world's roundest object helps solve the longest running problem in measurement- how to define the kilogram. A kilogram isn't what it used to be. Literally. The name, weight, and definition of a kilogram has been changing constantly...
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
International Systemn of Units (Si)
The official sources from which NIST forms its decisions for "official usage". Most useful if you're doing serious research about SI.