Measurement

Links verified on 8/8/09

1. Algebraic Reasoning Using Weighing Scales - Learn how to think algebraically with these clever weighing scales.
2. Animal Weigh-In - [mass/weight] Do you know your kilograms from your pounds? Interactive game
3. Area Explorer - [area] Students are shown shapes on a grid after setting the perimeter and asked to calculate areas of the shapes.
4. Areas and Squares - Take an online quiz with five multiple choice questions.
5. Calculating Areas - Take an online quiz with five multiple choice questions.
6. Learning About Measures - [length, mass, volume] Use these links to find length, mass, or capacity measurement activities.
7. Measure it - [length] Practice using a ruler, in inches and centimeters.
8. Measuring Angles - [angle] online quiz with virtual protractor
9. Measuring Around - Take an online quiz with five multiple choice questions on finding circumferences.
10. Measurement Equivalents - Play a match game with standard equivalent measurements, such as pounds, ounces, pints, cups, etc.
11. Perimeter Explorer - [perimeter/length] You will be shown shapes on a grid after setting the area and then asked to calculate perimeters of the shapes.
12. Perimeter of a Square - Calculate the perimeter of a square with given dimensions.
13. Perimeter of a Rectangle - Calculate the perimeter of a rectangle with given dimensions.
14. Platform Scales Addition - [mass/weight] Weigh several items and find the sum in hundredths of a gram.
15. Platform Scales Subtraction - [mass/weight] Weigh several items and find the difference in hundredths of a gram.
16. Reading a Thermometer - Select the correct temperature for each of fifteen thermometers.
17. Shape Explorer - [area] You will be shown shapes on a grid and asked to calculate areas and perimeters of the shapes.
18. Using a Graduated Cylinder - [volume] reading a scale in L and mL, estimating and converting between units
19. Using a Graduated Cylinder - [volume] reading a scale in mL only, estimating and converting between units
20. Using a Platform Scale - [mass/weight] Practice using scales like the one in a doctor's office. Five Gregs will drop on the scale, waiting to be weighed, see how quickly you can weigh them.
21. Using a Ruler - [length] read a 15 cm ruler, estimating and converting between units
22. Using a Ruler - [length] read a 30 cm ruler, estimating and converting between units