Measurement. Long and short of it
Description
Emphasizing hands-on practice, this program is an excellent tool for introducing the basics of linear measurement: its history, terminology, systems, and practical applications. Using both customary and metric rulers, Measurement: The Long and the Short of It will guide your students through the process of taking measurements, performing related calculations using whole numbers and fractions, and arriving at answers they can feel confident with. By the time the program is over, students will understand exactly what measurement is-and why it's relevant to their lives. Includes a workbook. Correlates to all applicable state and national standards.Recommended for middle school, high school, and vocational/technical school.
Runtime
16 min
Series
- The Cambridge Educational Core Curriculum Video Libraries (90)
- Mathematics Core Curriculum Video Library (19)
Subjects
- Blueprints (2)
- Science (827)
- Building (25)
- Technology (1161)
- Engineering mathematics (38)
- Applied mathematics (32)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2007
Database
Films on Demand
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