Instructions and materials are given for an activity designed to help students become familiar with the metric system. The game emphasizes the relationship between metric units. (MP)

Activities are described for a metric unit that involves parental participation. The purpose is to educate parents as well as change their attitudes toward the metric system. (MP)

Activities suitable for children of ages six through nine years were designed to introduce metric weights. The activity sequence and its administration are described in detail. (SD)

Having pupils make their own measuring tools is proposed. Decimeter and centimeter strips, meter tapes, calibrated measures of volume, and a balance scale, plus activities with them, are described. (MNS)

Several games are given to improve skills in comparison, estimation, and linear measurement. Rule variations are included. (MNS)

A sequence of seven activities in which metersticks and string are used to measure objects is described. Using this graded series of exercises, decimals less than one can be introduced in a natural way. (SD)

The author suggests learning activities which can help students build concepts of metric units and measurement properties, as well as ways in which the classroom can be made more conducive to metric activities. (SD)

Metric measurement activities are given, offering many opportunities for measurement and comparison with measurements. Experiences in measuring with a tape measure are directed at Levels One to Three, while experiences in estimating, measuring, computing area and volume, and ratio are included for Levels Four to Eight. (MNS)

It is felt measurement experiences in the elementary grades should include everyday application situations. The activities presented are divided into linear measurement and area measurement categories. The use of the human body as a reference for estimation is stressed throughout. The activities described aim to broaden and extend children's…

Two metric measurement activities that also develop other mathematical skills are given. (MK)

A game for two teams employs dice, meter sticks, and Cuisenaire rods. The game gives practice in number facts, regrouping, and use of rods; it can also serve as an introduction to the metric system. (SD)

These linear measurement activities provide students with practice in using centimeters and meters. (DT)

Worksheets are provided for activities involving estimation and determination of areas, perimeters and volumes. The units of measure are centimeters, square centimeters and cubic centimeters. (SD)

Activities are suggested which emphasize finding patterns in multiplication of fractions, decimals, and negative numbers, in division of fractions, and in conversions within the metric system. (DT)

Activities are presented to provide experience in (1) comparing lengths of pictured toys; (2) estimating and measuring lengths in centimeters and using a centimeter ruler; (3) measuring to the nearest millimeter while using measurement to scale; and (4) measuring in centimeters and using scale drawings. (MP)