Converting Measurements Stations

1. 5 stations. 1- Area (12 in rulers), 2 - Volume (beaker), 3 - Perimeter (meter stick), 4 - Volume (beaker), 5 - Area (yard sticks).

2. Set up each station prior to start.

3. Station 1, create a regular rectangle using tape on the tile floor. Students will measure the length and width of the rectangle using inches. Then, they will find the area of the rectangle using the formula. Lastly, they will convert the area of the rectangle to feet.

4. Station 2, fill a beaker to any given volume in mL. Students will measure the volume, then convert the volume to Liters.

5. Station 3, create an irregular shape using tape on the tile floor. The shape will need to be large because students will be measuring the sides using a meter stick. Once the perimeter is found, students will convert the perimeter from meters, to centimeters and millimeters.

6. Station 4, fill a beaker to any given volume in mL. Students will measure the volume, then convert the volume to Liters and hectoliters. 

7. Station 5, create a regular shape using tape on the tile floor. Students will measure the length and width of the shape using yards. Then, they will convert measurement to inches.

**Split students into heterogeneous proficiency groups and have them rotate to each station.

Differentiation: Give students the final measurements. Have them work backwards to provide the work necessary to find the measurement.

Extension: Have students create real world problems for each of the stations.

Use the station rotation sheet linked in the resources tab to assess student learning outcomes.