Everything About
Measurement

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The purpose of this map is to provide students with a variety of resources on measurement. The measurement topics included on my mind map are the Pythagorean Theorem, Surface Area, Perimeter, Area, and Volume. Each topic includes formula sheets, games, and videos meant to supplement the child's learning. This mind map is intended for grades 4-6.

The Measurement
Process

Customary Measurement System

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Customary Measurement Units.

Metric Measurement System

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Metric Measurement Units.

Helpful Mnemonic

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King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk. Helps children remember the correct order of the metric units.

Conversion Chart

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Conversion Chart.

Pythagorean
Theorem

Formula

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Pythagorean Theorem Formula.

Games

Pythagorean
Theorem Game

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This game requires children to find the length of an unknown side using the Pythagorean Theorem. It is very straightforward and good for a quick review.

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Superhero Game

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This is a fun game is perfect for adventurous children. The user must keep track of the changing distance between the superhero and villain using the Pythagorean theorem.

Videos

Pythagorean Theorem: Educational
Math Cartoon for Kids

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This educational cartoon clearly demonstrates the purpose of the Pythagorean theorem and how to use it. It is very kid-friendly and great for a wide variety of ages.

Pythagorean Theorem Rap

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This Pythagorean Theorem Rap is funny AND educational. Children will have a hard time forgetting the formula after watching this video.

Area and
Perimeter

Formulas

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List of formulas pertaining to area and perimeter.

Games

Everything
About Area
and Perimeter

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This game includes definitions, explanations, and practice problems pertaining to area and perimeter. Different levels are available for the user to choose from.

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Cyberchase
Airlines Builder

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This game requires the user to answer questions about area and perimeter in order to build and launch ships.

Videos

Measuring Your Playground

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A fun, kid-friendly video that demonstrates how to measure your playground using area and perimeter.

Perimeter and Area Song

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A catchy song to help kids remember the difference between area and perimeter.

Volume

Formulas

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List of formulas pertaining to volume.

Videoas

What is Volume?

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Ted Tunes learns that two containers with totally different shapes can have the same volume, and how this is possible.

Teaching Volume with Minecraft!

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This video uses Minecraft, a popular video game, to show how to measure the volume of a rectangular prism. It also includes a brief review of area and perimeter.

Games

Minecraft
Volume Game

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This fun, interactive game uses Minecraft cubes to help children learn about volume. This game is limited to finding the volume of cubes and rectangular prisms.

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Interactive
Volume
Game

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This game allows children to practice finding the volume of shapes such as the rectangular prism and cylinder using a step-by-step problem solving method.

Volume VS. Capacity

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A comprehensive explanation about the difference between volume and capacity.

Surface Area

Formulas

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List of formulas pertaining to surface area.

Games

Surface Area of
Complex Figures

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This online quiz challenges children to find the surface area of a variety of 3-D figures including a cube, cylinder, and right triangular prism. Great for practicing before a test!

Braining Camp

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This website includes lessons, manipulatives, questions, and problems all centered around surface area. The practice problems apply concepts to real-world problems, making them especially intriguing.

Videos

Surface Area of a Box

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This short video demonstrates how to find the surface area of a rectangular prism using its net figure.

Surface Area of a Cylinder

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This video provides a step-by-step instruction on how to find the surface area of a cylinder. As this is one of the concepts children seem to struggle with the most, this video is highly recommended.