Chapter 4: Time and Measuring
The Lessons in Chapter 4
Time Units
Elapsed Time 1
The 24-Hour Clock
Elapsed Time 2
Elapsed Time 3
Measuring Temperature: Celsius
Measuring Temperature: Fahrenheit
Temperature Line Graphs
Measuring Length
More Measuring in Inches and Centimeters
Feet, Yards and Miles
Metric Units for Measuring Length
Customary Units of Weight
Metric Units of Weight
Customary Units of Volume
Metric Units of Volume
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ELAPSED TIME
Elapsed Time
Click “New Time”. Then click the buttons that advance the time on the clock, until the time matches the “End” time. Choose difficulty levels 1 and 2 for this grade level.
Elapsed Time Worksheets
Generate printable worksheets for elapsed time. You can practice the elapsed time, finding the starting time, or finding the ending time.
Find the Start Time
Word problems about starting times with multiple-choice answers. Choose “full screen”, then “Find the start time”. Next, choose option 4 or 5.
Time for Crime—Elapsed Time Mystery
A single mystery problem which can be solved by thinking of the elapsed time: who is the thief?
ThatQuiz—Elapsed time
A ten-question quiz on Elapsed Time
Adding Time Word Problems
Read the time and then answer a word problem involving adding a given time.
Converting Units of Time Quiz
Practice converting between various units of time with this multiple-choice quiz.
24-hour Snap Game
Snap together the matching times, one given with the 24-hour clock, and another with AM/PM.
Interactivate: Elapsed Time
Practice calculating elapsed time with analog or digital clocks.
Elapsed Time Quiz
A 10-question online quiz that practices elapsed time in hours and minutes.
TEMPERATURE
Thermo Quiz
Select the box that contains the temperature the thermometer is showing.
Fun Physics from NASA: Temperature
Practice matching different things to their temperature. You can choose Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin degrees (the Kelvin scale is not studied in this curriculum). When you are done, you can compare the temperature scales, learn more about temperature, or click on one of the objects to learn more about it.
Hot Stuff
Practice estimating temperatures in Fahrenheit.
Be a Scientist
Practice estimating temperatures in Celsius.
Temperature
Practice reading thermometers with different scales.
Temperature Quiz
Answer questions about reasonable temperatures in Fahrenheit and Celsius in this interactive multiple-choice quiz.
Line Graph Quiz
Read the line graph and answer 5 questions in this simple quiz.
LENGTH
The Ruler Game
Click on the measurements on the ruler that correspond with the measurements that appear.
Reading a Ruler by Eighths
Practice reading a ruler by eighths with a matching exercise and a game of Concentration.
Measure It!
Practice measuring lines with either centimeters or inches. Multiple choice questions.
Sal's Sub Shop
Cut the subs to the given measurements—sometimes in metric units, sometimes in inches.
Reading a Tape Measure Worksheets
Worksheet generator—choose to measure in inches, or inches and feet.
Feet to Yards and Feet
Match the correct conversions. Get a 1,000-point bonus per round if you get all correct.
Metric Length Matching
Match the conversions as fast as you can!
Quiz on metric units of length
Practice converting between metric units of length in this 10-question quiz.
WEIGHT
Matching Math: Customary Weight
Practice converting between pounds and ounces in this matching game.
Reading Scales
Illustrate how to read a variety of measuring devices, such as scales, measuring cup, thermometer. You can generate examples using different scales on different devices.
Ounces, Pounds, and Tons
Answer questions about customary units of weight in this jeopardy-style game.
VOLUME
Artie Ounces Soda Jerk
Practice standard units of volume with this fun soda jerk game. Fill the client orders as fast as you can!
Standard Liquid Volume Matching Game
Match standard liquid volumes with equivalent volumes
GENERAL
Matching Math: Customary Measuring Units
Match each item with its best estimate of capacity, weight, or length.
Measures
An online activity about metric measuring units and how to read scales, a measuring cup, and a ruler. Note: You will need to use the British spellings “centimetres” and “millilitres” in the activity.
A Dictionary of Units of Measurement
This resource explains the common measuring systems and their history.
Measuring
Worksheets, fact sheets, and quizzes that practice various measuring concepts in both metric and imperial units.
Conversion Quizzes - ThatQuiz.org
A customizable online quiz about conversions between measuring units. The options include both metric and customary systems and six different difficulty levels.
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