NASA presents a mini-unit on distances in our solar system. It incorporates scientific concepts of gravity, mass, density, and payload while your aspiring astronauts also employ mathematics skills. They calculate speed, they determine...

Students discover the metric system through video clips and Internet activities. In this measurements instructional activity, students practice using the units of measure for the metric system and compare them to the less popular English...

Explore metric measurement, recording data, and creating an electronic spreadsheet displaying results with your math class. Scholars will measure the length of their smiles, record the measurements, and represent the results on an...

In this exploring metric units of length worksheet, learners estimate, measure with paper clips, measure with centimeter and millimeter rulers, and convert centimeters to milliliters. Students write five answers.

It is imperative for high school science classes to be able to convert metric measurements. Here is a practice worksheet that you can assign to refresh their memories. The worksheet is also appropriate for upper-elementary or junior high...

In this metric units worksheet, students learn to convert measurements using metric unit measurements. Students solve and convert six problems.

In this mass measurement activity, students find the missing numbers by converting the metric units of mass. Students then study the pictures and choose the better estimate of the mass of each. Students compare the final metric units by...

In this metric unit worksheet, learners compare metric units, finding missing numbers, then choose the best unit for measuring given items. Students then estimate. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

In this metric worksheet, students fill in missing numbers in units of length comparisons, complete tables and write their rules, and solve 1 word problem. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

Students create a ruler for the purpose of measurement using the standard and metric systems. The rulers are of different lengths and are compared to one another. Then students make conversions of different lengths using both systems of...

Elevate young scientists' skills with unit conversion using the stair-step method. Detailed instructions and a neat stair-step diagram are on the first page. Four pages of practice problems follow, mostly with real-world applications....

Students investigate unit conversion.  In this unit conversion instructional activity, students will build models of square and cubic centimeters using grid paper and generate formula tables for converting units of area and...

Sixth graders convert English to Metric units.  In this converting English to Metric units lesson, 6th graders convert a cookie recipe in English units to Metric units.  Students write a letter to a pen pal in England where...

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students convert between scientific and standard notation and examine the link between scientific notation and the metric system prefixes.  The five page worksheet contains five multi-part...

In this math worksheet, students solve 30 real life word problems using metric measurement. The problems pertain to cooking, shopping, taking medicine and car maintenance.

Students explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement lesson, students discuss what specific measurement tools such as an odometer measure. Students recite a measurement poem. Students make a foldable with conversion units...

In this word search worksheet, students locate words related to the metric system. The word list includes meniscus, kilo-, length, milli-, deci-, and hecto-.

In this word search worksheet, students locate words related to the metric system. The word list includes kilo, deka, milli, centi, hecto, and balance.

In this word search learning exercise, students locate words related to the metric system. The word list includes volume, length, mass, unit of mass, and gravity.

In this word search worksheet, learners locate words related to the metric system. The word list includes kilo, milli, balance, meniscus, centi, and deka.

High schoolers use the metric system to convert equations. They use a conversion table to change from metric units to the units they are more comfortable with (Fahrenheit temperatures, miles, quarts, pounds.) Students use algebraic...

Mia's pet lizard has grown a lot since he was a baby and she needs help measuring his length now that he's an adult. After choosing the best tool for the job, RJ goes step by step through the measurement process, modeling how to use both...

Students convert between the different metric units after reading the Fairy Tale of King Henry. They measure various candies in a baggy using the width of their index finger. They record results to the nearest index finger width on a...