Many introductory science courses begin with measures. There are loads and loads of resources. General Science or Physical Science is a great time to teach measures well. Surprise! Start with a series of labs.
1. TEKS has this Measurement introduction. Read this first.
2. Metric Measurement has kids measure length, volume, temperature and mass.
3. Do a density lab. Here is my slide deck with Accuracy and Precision and Density. I use It’s All About Density. I have a jar with glass marbles, metal washers, metal cubes, lead fishing sinkers, corks, golf balls, etc. I distribute wooden blocks and index cards to measure, too. I have scales, cylinders, tape measures, yarn, calipers, and rulers to use to make measurements. The kids end up reviewing a few formulas for volume as part of the activity.
4. Measuring with Significant Figures has a few more activities, such as measuring the number of drops in one mL of water or locating some object on your body 1 mm long.
5. Try a few measurement worksheets: Measurements, Metric Conversion Worksheet, Metric Measuring Worksheets ( several grades), and Units and Conversions. We use this Metric Mnemonic, ‘Many Kids Have Dropped Over Dead Converting Metrics.’
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