Convert Between Standard Measurement Units Math Games

4 games

In this series of games, your students will learn to convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system. The Convert Between Standard Measurement Units learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 5.MD.A.1 as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Learn relative units within a measurement system. Kilo = 1000 of any unit. 1 hour = 60 min, 1 min = 60 secs. Use benchmarks to reason the relative size of units. Convert among different-sized standard measurement units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec.

When expressing larger measurements in smaller units within the metric system, use place value knowledge of comparing whole numbers, decimal fractions (a denominator of 10 or 100), and decimals. Make tables to show smaller units expressed as larger units. Incorporate fractional units. Convert between units using decimal units.

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UnitBot: Convert and Build! Estimated Duration: 10 minutes UnitBot will put you in charge of an automated construction company based on different units of measurement! Convert values from different units to make sure each truck is loaded with enough fuel and building materials to construct beautiful high-rises!
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Basketball Master Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.
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Conversions Estimated Duration: 5 minutes Conversions within metric and customary
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Frosty's Rocket Workshop Estimated Duration: 17 minutes Join Frosty the Penguin on a quest to slide down the legendary ice caps of Mars! Help Frosty design, construct and pilot their trusty rocket - all the while dodging comets and collecting stars. Solve puzzles by helping Frosty convert unit measurements to aid them in their mission. Big or small, Frosty is up for the task! With a workshop full of tools and Mars in sight, help Frosty reach the stars!
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Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.
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