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Monroe, Eula Ewing; Nelson, Marvin N. – Science and Children, 2000
Provides a brief history of the metric system. Discusses the infrequent use of the metric measurement system in the United States, why conversion from the customary system to the metric system is difficult, and the need for change. (Contains 14 resources.) (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics History, Measurement, Metric System

Kennedy, Keith – Science and Children, 1978
Ideas are presented for demonstrating the kilometer to school children. (BB)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Metric System

Hughes, Rowland – Science and Children, 1975
Presents the rationale behind the need to teach the metric system and includes a description of the most important metric units. The stages through which children pass as they develop an understanding of the process of measurement are discussed. Bibliographic material is included. (EB)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Instruction, Learning Processes

Science and Children, 1978
Two elementary school metric measurement units are reviewed. (BB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Metric System

Schultz, Klaus – Science and Children, 1975
Describes how to teach metrication in the classroom and home without spending a lot of money. The study should be on-going and not a unit of instruction on metrics. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Measurement

Ferguson, Thomas A.; Repass, Susan O. – Science and Children, 1975
Teachers and administrators are encouraged to re-evaluate the instructional program as it relates to the teaching of measurement. Strongly suggests that the primary grades are where an intuitive feeling for units of measurement will take root. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Measurement

Science and Children, 1978
Reviews the elementary level SRA Metric Measurement Program. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Measurement

Sheffield, Susan G. – Science and Children, 1973
Describes activities for learning the metric system of measurement in elementary school classrooms. (PS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Measurement

Smith, Doris; Bellipanni, L. J. – Science and Children, 1979
Provides criteria for elementary teachers for selecting materials for metric education. Some teaching aids and equipment lists are suggested that can be helpful to the classroom teacher. (SA)
Descriptors: Educational Media, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Materials, Measurement

Iona, Mario – Science and Children, 1975
A brief article stressing the need for care and accuracy in selecting materials to be used in teaching metrication. Caution should be taken in readability and interpretable rulings. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Measurement, Measurement Instruments

Zimmerman, Marianna – Science and Children, 1975
Describes a classroom activity which involved sixth grade students in a learning situation including making ice cream, safety procedures in a science laboratory, calibrating a thermometer, using metric units of volume and mass. (EB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Instructional Innovation

Stronck, David R.; Turner, Linda – Science and Children, 1975
Presents an introductory activity in the use of arbitrary measuring units, using simple materials found in school or at home. Materials are listed and activities provided. (EB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Learning Activities

Walker, Margaret – Science and Children, 1975
Describes a method used to introduce the metric system to five year olds. Suggestions and necessary materials are included. (EB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Kindergarten Children, Measurement Techniques

Knapp, John, II – Science and Children, 1975
Describes construction of an inexpensive mini-balance and activities involving small weights and the metric system. (BR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Measurement

Riley, Joseph P. – Science and Children, 1983
Reviews "Earthquakes and Volcanoes" (grades 3-6), "Metric Football" (a game), and "Happy Metrics I and II" (grades 4-6). Includes format, nature of activities, source, price, and reviewer's comments. (JN)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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