Converting Measurements Worksheet

Name______________________ Date_______________

Do you want to take a trip? Find out how far you'll go using the Distance Calculator (http://www.teachervision.fen.com/maps/resource/5104.html).

1. First, make some guesses. What do you think is the distance between each of these cities in miles?

a. Boston, Massachusetts and Chicago, Illinois ______________________

b. San Diego, California and Melbourne, Australia ______________________

2. Type "Boston, MA" in the "From" blank. Type "Chicago, IL" in the "to" blank. Now, click "Look it up!"

a. How far is the distance in miles? ______________________

b. Convert this measurement to feet. ______________________

c. Convert this measurement to inches. ______________________

3. Click "New Search." Then type "San Diego, CA" and "Melbourne, Australia" in the blanks. Click "Look it up!"

a. How far is the distance in miles? ______________________

b. Convert this measurement to feet. ______________________

c. Convert this measurement to inches. ______________________

4. Click "New Search." Enter your home town or a nearby city in the "From" blank. Now, choose a destination anywhere in the world. How far will you travel?

a. From _______________________ to ______________________

b. How far is the distance in miles? ______________________

c. Convert this measurement to feet. _______________________

d. Flying at a speed of 200 miles/hour, about how long would it take to travel directly to your destination? ______________________

e. Use the back of this paper to tell why you chose your destination.

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