Unit Conversion Webquest


Written by Gregory W. Corder and specifically intended for use by the teachers and students of Thomas Harrison Middle School.
Written during the summer of 1999.  Updated January 2001.

General Objectives

  • The student will measure mass, length, and volume.  MAT.5.11 MAT.4.11 MAT.4.12 MAT.4.13 
  • The student will estimate a conversion of mass, length, and volume. MAT.6.9 MAT.6.10 MAT.4.11 MAT.4.12 MAT.4.13 
  • The student will use a webpage which calculates a conversion of mass, length, and volume.
Technology Objectives
  • The student will retrieve information using the world wide web. VA SOL C/T.GR8.4 and C/T.GR5.3 
  • The student will use search strategies to retrieve electronic information. VA SOL C/T.GR8.4  and C/T.GR5.3

To the teacher:

Materials needed:  meter/yard stick, mass balance, graduated cylinder w/ water, pencil, paper clip, small pebble that will fit in the graduated cylinder
    This webquest works best when the students have already been exposed to measurement of the corresponding quantities.  Warning:  There may still be some confusion between mass and weight (i.e., mass is constant throughout the universe while weight is dependent on gravitational attraction); now would be a good time to address this distinction with each student individually during their exploration.
To the student(s):

Directions

  1. Click here and print out the Unit Conversion Worksheet.  Use the back arrow on this web browser to return to this page.
  2. Complete the sheet by clicking here and using the using the webpages provided.  They contain calculators which allow you to input a number and receive unit conversions you select.