West Contra Costa Unified School District
Modeling Division of Fractions
Introduce young mathematicians to the process of dividing fractions with a hands-on math lesson. Using the help of fraction strips and other visual models, children work through a series of example problems as they deepen their...
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Model Equivalent Fractions: Number Lines or Fraction Strips
In this model equivalent fractions learning exercise, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
EngageNY
Interpreting Division of a Whole Number by a Fraction—Visual Models
Connect division with multiplication through the use of models. Groups solve problems involving the division of a whole number by a fraction using models. The groups share their methods along with the corresponding division and...
WHB Elementary School Band
Circle of Fifths: Major Keys
How many sharps and flats are their in each of the major keys? Help keep your young musicians sharp with a printable template that models how to identify the signature for the major keys' sharps and flats.
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Modeling Fifths (D)
In this fractions worksheet, students solve 9 problems in which a fraction with the denominator 5 is modeled by shading the correct number of boxes in a set of five.
Rational Number Project
Initial Fraction Ideas: Lesson 3
Visual models support young mathematicians as they deepen their fractional number sense in this elementary math lesson. Using fraction circle manipulatives, children explore basic unit fractions as they develop the fundamental...
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Hershey Bar Equivalent Fractions
Fourth and fifth graders explain how to use equivalent fractions. They recognize which fractions are equivalent. Pupils find equivalent fractions.
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Volcanoes: Fifth Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
Fifth graders explore volcanoes and the rocks they produce using the Internet. The lab portion of the lesson prompts young scientists to compare and describe igneous rocks. Next, they critique a pair or more of books on volcanoes in...
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Hazards: Fifth Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
After comparing earthquake and volcanic hazards to one another, fifth graders take a closer look at damage associated with a volcanic eruption. They then create a simulation of mudslides due to a volcanic eruption. Using different...
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Earthquakes: Fifth Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
After learning about P waves and S waves, fifth graders view the intensity of earthquakes by examining seismographs and images of earthquake damage. Young scientists then forecasting future quakes by analyzing data about earthquakes...
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Plate Tectonics: Fifth Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
Fifth graders continue their investigation of the plate tectonics cycle with an exploration of the movement of Earth's crust. During the lab, young geologists conduct an experiment to discover the result of different types of stress...
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Modeling Fifths (C)
In this fractions worksheet, students shade in the part of the fraction that is shown to them. Students shade in 9 fractions based on the fraction that is given to them. All fractions are part of "fifths".
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Model Multiplication reteach 12.1
In this drawing a model to multiply fractions with unlike denominators, students review the steps for drawing the models and apply them to solve a word problem and equations. Students solve seven problems.
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Modeling Fifths [C]
In this modeling fifths activity, students write the correct numerator for colored parts of fractions, all with the denominator of 5. Answers included on page 2.
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Modeling Fifths [E]
In this modeling fifths activity, students write the correct numerator for the shaded parts of fractions with a denominator of five. Answers included on page 2.
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Modeling Fifths (D)
In this recognizing fifths worksheet, students observe units of five, count the colored units, and record the correct numerator. Students solve 8 problems.
Kenan
Respiratory System
Explore the respiratory system with a model. First, pupils build a set of lungs to experiment how they inflate and deflate. Then, they delve deeper into the topic with a web quest to discover new information about the nose, trachea, and...
Curated OER
Tale of the Tape
How can baseball and skeet-shooting be modeled mathematically? Sports lovers and young mathematicians learn how to use quadratic equations and systems of equations to model the flight paths of various objects.
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Area Model of Multiplication
Fifth graders build area models to represent multi-digit multiplication. This lesson is not complete, but having pupils learn first through hands-on experiences builds a solid mathematical foundation.
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Modeling Fifths (A)
In this math activity, students illustrate 9 given fractions by coloring or shading boxes. All denominators are fifths on this page. There are no examples.
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Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
This math review PowerPoint reinforces the concepts of fifth grade math. This interactive PowerPoint is modeled after the television show, "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" The questions given involve division, fractions and...
Ohio Department of Education
Models for Dividing Fractions - Grade Six
Fifth and sixth graders use food and candy to help them represent division of fractions and develop algorithms to solve fraction problems. They discuss dividing whole numbers by fractions. Pupils use sticks and chocolate bars to study...
American Institute of Architects
Architecture: It's Elementary!—Fifth Grade
Young citizens construct an understanding of urban planning in this cross-curricular unit. Covering every aspect of city development from the political, economic, and social influences to sustainable building practices, this 10-lesson...
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"The Story of an Hour" Lesson 5: Teacher's Guide and Notes
Learning how to craft a compelling argument supported by evidence and logical reasoning is an essential skill. The fifth lesson in "The Story of An Hour" unit asks young scholars to formulate an argument in response to the question, 'Is...