Thursday, October 30, 2014

Taking the next measurement step -
 Perimeter  & Area

Learning objectives:


 Understand the difference between perimeter, and area
Know how to find perimeter of a plane figure
Know how to find area


Links:

perimeter area volume video

practice finding perimeters


math goodies - practice perimeter - be sure to try the 5 problems at the bottom
math is fun - area

math guide - area    - at the bottom of each section click on the quizmaster link to test your knowledge.  Stop after the triangle section

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Conversions and the Metric System

 Learning Objectives:
Be able to convert units within the standard system
Understand the basic Metric units
       Length
       Mass
       Capacity
         metric prefixes
Know what units would be appropriate for measuring different items in both the metric and standard systems


Links:

How to convert units

practice with standard units

metric video

math is fun - metric

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Welcome to  Block B

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Measurement


Learning Objective


Know the standard units of measurement for length, mass (weight), and liquids (volume)
Know how to read a ruler to 16ths


Links


standard units of measurement  read through and then answer the questions at the bottom


video on how to read a ruler


practice reading a ruler with ruler game