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Smithsonian Institution

Young People Shake Up Elections (History Proves It) Educator Guide

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Vote, it's your civic duty! The resource provides several videos about voting in the United States. Scholars watch a series of topics ranging from youth participation to civic action. The educator's guide provides teachers with...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Si Units

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students will describe the International System of Units (SI) and be able to convert units between International and English systems.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: On Track Unit Conversion

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use three tracks marked on the floor, one in yards, one in feet and one in inches. As they start and stop a robot specific distances on a "runway," they can easily determine the equivalent measurements in other units by looking...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What Is a Nanometer?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the nano-size length scale as they make measurements and calculate unit conversions. They measure common objects and convert their units to nanometers, giving them a simple reference frame for understanding the...
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Other

Interactive Learning Paradigms: Volume Unit Conversions

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the units of volume measurement. Page includes a conversion calculator, information about the metric system, and numerous links to other relevant material.