This guide was designed to provide a measure of uniformity across Canada with respect to metric terminology and symbolism, and is designed to enable users to understand and apply Systeme International d'Unites (SI) to everyday life with ease and confidence. This document was written with the intent of being helpful to the greatest number of…

The primary purpose of these guidelines is to provide teachers and other decision-makers with a suggested framework within which sound planning for metric education can be done. Student behavioral objectives are listed by topic. Each objective is coded to indicate grade level, topic, and objective number. A chart is provided to show a kindergarten…

This report examines educational aspects of the conversion to the metric system of measurement in the United States. Statements of positions on metrication and basic mathematical skills are given from various groups. Base units, symbols, prefixes, and style of the metric system are outlined. Guidelines for teaching metric concepts are given,…

Information is provided on current metric practices accepted by the Standards Council of Canada. Rules and examples are given for using units, symbols, and numerals. A table of metric prefixes; a list of units, prefixes and symbols; and a summary of commonly used units are provided. Interrelationships among units are noted. Information on…

Presented is a set of metric education materials developed over a five-year period by the Science and Mathematics Teaching Center (SMTC) at the University of Wyoming. It is called a "Metric Smorgasbord" because it is a set of materials which have considerable variety, were planned to appear to a broad range of instructional tastes, and permit…

This is a teacher's manual for an ISS-based elementary school course in the metric system. Behavioral objectives and student activities are included. The topics covered include: (1) linear measurement; (2) metric-decimal relationships; (3) metric conversions; (4) geometry; (5) scale drawings; and (6) capacity. This is the first of a two-part…

This is the second part of a two-part teacher's manual for an ISS-based elementary school course in the metric system. Behavioral objectives and student activities are included. Topics include: (1) capacity; (2) calculation of volume and surface area of cylinders and cones; (3) mass; (4) temperature; and (5) metric conversions. (BB)

Sections look at: (1) Historical Perspective; (2) Naming the New System; (3) The Metric Units; (4) Measuring Larger and Smaller Amounts; (5) Advantage of Using the Metric System; (6) Metric Symbols; (7) Conversion from Metric to Customary System; (8) General Hints for Helping Children Understand; and (9) Current Status of Metric Conversion. (MP)

This discussion of decimals covers topics such as place-value, zero, the decimal indicator, grouping, the metric prefixer, and rules for interpreting dimensions. (MP)

Five sets of suggestions are given: (1) phases the community must go through in changing to metrics; (2) tips for schools; (3) guidelines for teachers; (4) activities for elementary schools; and (5) activities for secondary schools. (MK)

Described is a mathematics and science unit on metric measuring for third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students. The objective of the unit is to expose students to new situations so that they can transfer learning from the classroom to real-life experiences. Eight activities are described with figures. (YP)

The intent of this document is to provide answers to questions related to teaching the metric system. Topics covered include: (1) A Model for Developing Understanding and Skills in Measurement; (2) Metric Measurement Units; (3) SI Do's and Don'ts; (4) Examples of Everyday Uses of SI Measures; (5) Child Development and Learning to Measure; (6)…

This booklet, designed for use with varying levels of remedial mathematics students in grades 6-10, is intended to help the student become more comfortable using the metric system, reinforce the metric ideas and notions that are taught in other courses, and aid in the development of basic mathematical skills by having the student participate in…

A series of situations is suggested incorporating hands-on activities involving concrete experiences with measurement. It is felt that the activities used to teach mathematics and science at the Middle School level need to be specifically suited for the young adolescent. Extensions are possible for in-depth investigations for more advanced…

This activity book stresses the integration of measurement with all phases of mathematics and other school curricula. It emphasizes: activities that teach basic measurement skills; techniques for understanding small and large numbers; learning devices that improve measurement understanding; strengthening measurement vocabulary through…