metric system

Real-world examples and engaging activities guide readers in learning about measuring weight. Readers practice selecting appropriate measuring tools and units of measurement, converting between units, and solving problems by measuring.

Real-world examples and engaging activities guide readers in learning about measuring temperature. Readers practice selecting appropriate measuring tools and units of measurement, converting between units, and solving problems by measuring.

Real-world examples and engaging activities guide readers in learning about measuring volume. Readers practice selecting appropriate measuring tools and units of measurement, converting between units, and solving problems by measuring.

"An exploration of the metric system, including centimeters, grams, and liters"--.

Marvelosissimo the Magician explains the development of standard units of measure, and shows the simplicity of calculating length, height, weight, and volume using the metric system.

Discusses the use and basis of the metric system to illustrate measurement of length, temperature, and weight, and compares the metric system to the imperial system of weights and measures.

Marvelosissimo the Magician explains the development of standard units of measure, and shows the simplicity of calculating length, height, weight, and volume using the metric system.

The students in Miss Tosh's class plan a field trip to a local pond where they observe and measure plants and animals.

Explore how mathematics has shaped how we look at and understand the world.