Discusses implications arising from conversion to the metric system in the United States. Argues that isolationism in the language of measurement has no more justification today than does isolationism in international relations. (PEB)

Describes activities to introduce middle school students to the metric system. Involves converting common cookbook recipes from English to metric measure and then having students reconvert the recipes and prepare them as an assignment. (JRH)

Directions for constructing a hand glider out of free or inexpensive materials are combined with measurements, tests and recordings of its flight done in metric units. (BR)

Describes some simple activities that teach the use of the metric system. (MLH)

Describes an out of the classroom activity encompassing science and mathematics concepts used in mapping and measuring tree heights. (BR)

Discusses the metric system. Presents an activity in which students construct their own standards of measurement by taking advantage of materials available in the classroom. (MKR)

A learning experience is suggested, correlating science and mathematics and bringing these two subjects alive for students. Tabulated and graphic data are shown in conjunction with the described activity. (EB)

Provides a detailed explanation of the metric system as well as the historical basis for its development and cites the advantages of using the system over the one presently in use. (BR)

Describes how student understanding and interest in the metric system system can be stimulated by building and launching model rockets. (JR)

Describes how students in grades 2-8 can make beakers from quart-sized oil containers and calibrate them in milliliters. In an second activity, students estimate the volume of water in four jars and use their beakers to measure the water in each. The estimates are compared to the true measurements. (PR)