Hands on Science:
METRIC MEASUREMENT --- CIMC Resources
General principles of measurement, metric system:
Close enough : estimating.
519.5 CLO
1 videocassette, 15 minutes.
All measurement is approximate. You need more or less accuracy at different times, so choose the right tool.
Math Mysteries: Measurement
510 MAT
2 hybrid CD-ROMs, 1 teacher guide notebook.
Reinforces skills in measuring distance, capacity, and weight, and converting
between equivalent measures, including metric system.
Measurement / National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
372.7 MEA
1 videocassette, 15 minutes. Grade K 1 2 3.
The monsters come to the conclusion that a standard measurement is very important. Students will recognize the attributes of length and area, explore the making and use of measurements in natural situations, measure with the same size unit (standard and non-standard), and observe the use of tools such as rulers to guide measurement.
Bill Nye General Science: Measurement / Patterns
510 BIL
1 VHS videocassette 52 minutes, 2 teachers guides.
Measurements- 26 minutes- illustrates the importance of standard units of measure and shows the relationship between units of length, area, volume, and mass. Patterns- 26 minutes- introduces the concept of repetition in patterns, recognizes patterns in daily life and examines how patterns lead to an understanding of the world around us.
Measurement
530.8 MEA
1 DVD, 23 minutes, includes teacher's guide.
English and Spanish language track available on DVD.
Kids experiment with non-standard measurement and discover the value of using standard units like those found in the U.S. Customary System and the Metric System. Includes using tools like a ruler, balance scales and thermometers.
Mathkeys: Unlocking Measurement
510 MAT
2 Windows 3.5" disks, 1 teachers guide notebook Grade Level: 3 - 6
Explores relationships between area, perimeter, segment lengths, and angle measure, using both standard and non-standard measuring systems. Optional Spanish Language.
Math Shop Spotlight: Weights & Measures
510 MAT
2 Macintosh 3.5" disks, 1 teachers guide notebook.
Students apply basic math skills to serve customers in a simulated shopping mall. Focuses on using weights, feet, meters, cups, pints, quarts, money, time, and problem solving.
Metric System
510 MET
1 VHS videocassette 15 minutes. Grade Level: 3 - 12
Explains the history, meaning and use of the metric system of measurements. Compares metric and U.S. measurements. Includes opinions and questions to stimulate research.
Length:
Length
530.8 LEN
1 videocassette, 8 minutes.
Provides an introduction to the different methods and devices that have been used throughout history to determine length.
Linear Measurement Kit
530 LIN
30 tape measures, primary ruler kit, trundle wheel in customary units (non-metric) and 35 four-scale rulers.
Tools for primary and intermediate classrooms for making linear measurements.
Measured steps : measuring length
516 MEA
1 videocassette, 15 minutes.
Discusses a variety of ways to measure length.
Seaside Measure Mat
510 SEA
1 mat.
A 42" x 76" floor mat designed to help students practice measuring length, area and volume. Can be used by 6 students.
Sidewalk Measure Mat
510 SID
1 mat.
42" x 76" floor mat designed to help students practice measuring length, area and volume.
Weight:
Weight
530.8 WEI
1 videocassette, 9 minutes.
Provides an introduction to the different methods and devices that have been used throughout history to determine weight.
Volume:
Volume Measurement Kit
530 VOL
18 piece set for customary volume measurement (measuring cups and spoons), set of 5 metric graduated beakers, and liter cube with lid.
Tools for primary and intermediate classrooms for making volume measurements.
Temperature:
Temperature Kit
536 TEM
1 demonstration thermometer, 1 classroom thermometer, 30 thermometers, and 1 overhead thermometer.
Tools for primary and intermediate classrooms for reading thermometers and measuring temperature.