Links
Chapter 16: Measuring Capacity, Volume, Mass, Time, and Angle
Mass Units
http://www.harcourtschool.com/elab/act_4_25.html
Users use the relationship between grams and kilograms to solve mass puzzles
using a virtual pan balance.
Measuring Capacity and Mass Puzzles
http://www.mathsisfun.com/puzzles/measuring-puzzles-index.html
The user can explore a few puzzles that involve measurement of capacity
and mass.
Measuring Time
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ElapsedTime/
This link provides an opportunity for users to practise calculating the
amount of time that passes between two readings on a clock.
Telling Time
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ClockWise/
Users have an opportunity to read the time off of an analog clock.
Measuring Volume
http://www.primaryschool.com.au/mathematics-lessonsresults.php?strand=Measurement
&unit=Volume%20and%20Capacity&grade=56
This links to a number of sites that allow users to explore aspects of
volume and capacity. Sometimes Imperial units are used, but many activities
are suitable for Canadian students.
Surface Area and Volume
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SurfaceAreaAndVolume/
This links to an activity that allows students to practise the calculation
of surface areas and volumes of prisms. One nice feature is the ability
to view the prisms from different perspectives.


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