Metric Measurement:
U.S.Metric Association- This site contains information on the SI metric system and also about the status of metric transition in the United States.
Metric Units and Prefixes- This site gives the metric units and the prefixes used in the metric system. It also gives a conversion table.
A Dictionary of Units- This provides a summary of most of the metric units used around the world today. It also gives the conversion factors to change them to SI (metric).
Metrics 4 US- This site gives a map of the metric world and gives a conversion calculator. It also links to other metric web sites.
Classroom Activities:
How to Measure Microscopic Objects- This is an activity showing how to measure microscopic objects using a micrometer.
Measurement Resources- This web includes activities that can be used in classroom plus reference material and projects.
Education Planet (metric)- This is a list of 15 sites that can be used for lessons on the metric system. It is intended for grades 7 through 12.
Metric System Lessons Online- This is a list of lesson plans for the metric system. This site also provides worksheets.
Metrics Matter- A good site for grade school teachers. It tells about the different units of measurement and lets you practice using them.
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