This document is designed to help teachers deal with the changeover from the United States customary system to the metric system. This publication contains a brief introduction to the historical development of the metric system, tables of the International System of Units, and descriptions of everyday use of the metric system. Basic information…

These 55 activity cards were created to help teachers implement a unit on metric measurement. They were designed for students aged 5 to 10, but could be used with older students. Cards are color-coded in terms of activities on basic metric terms, prefixes, length, and other measures. Both individual and small-group games and ideas are included.…

This prospectus proposes the development, by a consortium of states and provinces working with the Agency for Instructional Television, of television programs to teach measurement with the metric system. The scope and meaning of the metrication process are described, with affective as well as cognitive factors noted. Following a review of how the…

This resource book of metric lessons was prepared by the Metric Systems Class at the University of North Dakota. Length, area, volume and capacity, mass and weight and temperature are developed through techniques such as puzzles, manipulative devices, and experiments. Activities are described in terms of materials needed, directions, and follow-up…

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)

This manual was written to provide basic information on the metric system for Kentucky teachers. Why we are going metric is briefly discussed, followed by a concise presentation of metric measures. What children should learn is specified in terms of competencies for grades 3, 6, and 9. Teaching tips are presented, with activities for use with…

The scope of this book covers metrication management. It was created to fill the middle management need for condensed, authoritative information about the metrication process and was conceived as a working tool and a prime reference source. Written from a management point of view, it touches on virtually all aspects of metrication and highlights…

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 is intended to serve as a basic guide for home economics teachers in adjusting classwork to the metric system. Reproducible student activity sheets constitute a major part of the publication. Teaching suggestions for introducing the metric system are given along with a discussion of the metric units. Also included are lists of student…

The status of metric education at the elementary school level is discussed in this paper. Elementary school curriculum, instructional materials, communication, scope and sequence, metric terminology and usage, teacher training, and educating the adult population are briefly covered. Metric implementation in the United States is summarized for each…