Mathematics

B. Measurements: 2. The student compares, contrasts, and converts within systems of measurement (both standard/nonstandard and metric/customary).: 6-8: The student...

MA.B.2.3.1 Add Website - Add Activity

uses direct (measured) and indirect (not measured) measures to compare a given characteristic in either metric or customary units.

World Wide Metric Calculators http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm Clean accurate site that provides four graphics of calculators that provide metric/English conversions for: Length Weight Pressure Volume Return to their Home Page for pictures and technical sketches of pressure valves. Excellent site for all students using metric conversion . The sponsor of this site, World Wide Metric, sells valves, flanges, tubing and fittings with offices in New Jersey, Texas and California.

MA.B.2.3.2 Add Website - Add Activity

solves problems involving units of measure and converts answers to a larger or smaller unit within either the metric or customary system.

The metric system, from the Teacher Net Collection http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/8.html One week of lesson plans for teaching the metric system and conversions between the U.S. system and the metric System

Metrics Matter http://tqjr.thinkquest.org/3804/ This site helps the students to understand the need for standardized units of measurement. It also helps them to be able to convert the different measurements from standard to metric.