Metric system activities

Are your Upper Elementary students confused when using the metric system? Here are some great tips on learning the metric system for the science classroom which is a universal skill. Check it out over on my blog!

If you need to practice metric conversions, read this post! This metric conversions game is SUPER simple, and will only take 2 minutes to set up, but will reinforce a variety of math skills. Help students practice multiplying and dividing powers of ten, mental math and a better understanding of the metric system. http://mathgeekmama.com/metric-conversions-game/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=Bethany%20%7C%20Math%20Geek%20Mama&utm_content=Let%27s%20Convert...

I've heard it from teacher after teacher: " I dread teaching measurement every year. " It's hard to blame them. There's nothing ground-shaking about measurement. There's nothing exciting about metric vs. customary. It's just one of those skills that our stud

In this post I'm sharing ideas for introducing and teaching the Metric System to your science class including metric prefixes, how to convert between units, and hands-on activities for practice!

My go-to lesson ideas and activities for teaching my students how to convert metric measurements. Use these engaging ideas for teaching metric conversions in 5th grade.

Living in America, it's hard to teach the metric system to middle schoolers and get them to understand , have them realize how important lea...

Metric conversions. Tough stuff, but the colors make it easier to handle.

This large poster will help your 5th, 6th, or 7th grade math class learn about converting metric units and will look beautiful on your bulletin board or word wall!

Common Core Standard MD.1: Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz; l, ml;...