Curated OER
Connecting Algebraic Reasoning to Models
Young scholars analyze relating a model to an algebraic equation and visa versa. Patterns are reviewed in detail and then in pairs new models are created and then translated into a word problem or equation. They illustrate their models...
Curated OER
Prime Factors
Fifth graders review the concept of prime factorization. Then, they use the rules for divisibility and other notions to find the prime factorization of unfamiliar numbers. They solve problems in a whole class setting.
Curated OER
Probability or Ability?
Students toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.
Curated OER
Subtraction Worksheets
Subtraction worksheets can be a useful way for students to practice necessary skills.
Curated OER
Primary Sources and Archaeology in the Study of Ancient Mediterranean Trade
Tenth graders begin the lesson by plotting trade routes, major empires and items traded. Using primary sources, they examine their own values regarding trading items for royality. They participate in a role-play exercise in which they...
Curated OER
Spelling Word Seach
Students use a web tool to create a word search using their current spelling words. They access the internet site www.puzzlemaker.com. They then follow step by step instructions for creating their own word search puzzle on the internet...
Curated OER
Into the Pond
Seventh graders use a pond to explore macroinvertebrates and other organisms. They use a dichotomous key to classify the organisms and maintain a journal recording their findings.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Manipulatives for the Upper Elementary (Gr. 4 6)
Many teachers find it more challenging to incorporate the use of manipulatives into their mathematics programs at the upper elementary or middle school grades. Activities using manipulatives are provided for grades four, five, and six...
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Base Ten Concentration [Pdf]
Students determine if the base ten picture is the same as the two-digit number in this game of memory.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Base Ten Fun
Base Ten Fun is an educational virtual manipulatives activity for kids learning place value, addition and subtraction. Base Ten Fun is highly customizable; kids can select from ones, tens and hundreds.
Other
Nearpod: 1, 10, 100 More or Less
For this lesson, 1st graders will learn how to use base ten blocks and hundreds charts to find 1, 10, and 100 more and less than a given number.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Adding Tens to a 2 Digit Number [Pdf]
Students will flip two cards over and determine the sum. Base ten blocks could be used for additional help.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Tens and One Game [Pdf]
Students will explore place value using base ten blocks and following the given directions.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Make Ten Bundles [Pdf]
Students complete an activity by rolling a die and creating bundles of ten.
Study Pad
Splash Learn: Common Core Math Standards 1.nbt.2.c
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn the tens by choosing the correct answer in this game. Each question shows you a base-ten model and you choose which number it represents.
George Mason University
Lesson Plans: Whole Number Algorithms Base Ten Blocks
Brief lesson plans that show how to use base ten blocks to do all four operations and a little bit of algebra.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Turning Words Into Numbers Using a Place Value Diagram
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The interactive PLIX resource allows students to manipulate base ten blocks to observe how changing the value of each type of block affects the total, including...
Study Pad
Splash Learn: Common Core Math Standards 1.nbt.6
[Free Registration/Login Required] Practice subtracting multiples of 10 with this online game! Choose the correct answer to the question to collect coins. Problems are shown using base ten blocks as examples or number sentences.
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Kid's Math Board
This interactive workspace allows teachers to model math problems using base ten blocks and numbers.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Base Ten Bag (Subtraction) [Pdf]
Students are to work with a partner to practice subtraction. Materials needed:Base 10 blocks (9 tens and 9 ones), numeral cards (0-9) and a paper bag.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Subtraction Strategies Using Base 10 Blocks
Everyday Math Lesson 6.5 using base-10 blocks.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Fisher Boat: Number: Count to 1000 and Money
On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario on a fishing boat. Those skills include counting forwards by tens, reading three-digit numbers, and producing a three-digit number using base...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Counting Cubes and Creating a Place Value Diagram
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The PLIX interactive source allows students to use base ten blocks to explore place value and numbers in the hundreds. There is also a video that describes how to...