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Fractions of Shapes
Fraction models are a great way to help scholars visualize this concept, and they focus on thirds with these practice problems. First, there are five shapes each segmented into three even sections. Learners color in one-third of each,...
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Graphing the Annual Food Drive
Students graph the number of items contributed to the food drive. They compare daily results to other days or to an overall goal and answer questions based on the graph.
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Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20
Fact families, and the relationship between addition and subtraction are the foucs of this lesson. Learners explore strategies to help with their addition and subtraction facts. They use doubles, related facts, and fact families to help...
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Origami Ducks: Geometry, Listening, and Following Directions
Make origami ducks with your class to reinforce geometry concepts and vocabulary; develop fine motor and visual translation skills; and enrich study of Japanese culture, the pond habitat, or migration. Create a whole group "worksheet"...
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Problem-Solving Math 2
Young readers view the video "Problem-Soving: Math Episode 2." They discuss the strategies featured in the video. They brainstorm some school-based problems such as, trash on the playground, noise in the hallways, limited handicapped...
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Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20 - Manipulative
Here is a good lesson that will allow your student to practice their addition and subtraction facts to 20. They practice facts using fact cards and practice strategies such as doubles strategies, and count to 10 strategies.
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US Geography, The Blues
This instructional activity enables teachers to use blues styles and performers to think about various geographical regions of the United States. By studying different blues styles from the Mississippi Delta, Texas, and the Piedmont...
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Celebrating Our Nation's Diversity
Second graders conduct a class census to measure diversity.
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Two-Digit Addition With Regrouping
Second graders practice two-digit addition with regrouping. In this addition lesson, 2nd graders use craft sticks to solve two-digit regrouping problems. Students solve problems on the chalkboard.
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Geometric Twins
Students investigate congruent shapes using dot paper to visualize, draw, and duplicate different congruent shapes.
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Pour Some
Learners compare their desired portions with the actual serving size. In this lesson plan on serving size, students compare their desired portion of a given food with the actual serving size listed on the Nutritional Facts label.
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The Basketball Tournament
Students estimate how many games are played if six teams play each other once. They investigate their own way and discuss possible strategies they might use. They then share their findings with the class.