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Multiplication Strategies - A Day at the Zoo
This is an amazing 33-page resource for teaching multiplication! Your mathematicians will discover the connection between multiplication and repeated addition. They also will work collaboratively with arrays while studying zoo animals....
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Sunshine Math- 2
In this math applications worksheet, learners solve 8 varied problems that include basic operations, geometry, elapsed time, logic and story problems.
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Mammal Story Problems (Math)
Fifth graders, after discussing the teacher's handout examples, practice writing five story problems about mammals using relevant/irrelevant information. As a class, they solve the story problems while identifying the key concepts that...
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Use the Associative Property
In this multiplication practice instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to use the associative property.
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Amelia the Pigeon: As a Pigeon Flies
Learners follow Amelia's adventure on a satellite image. They use measuring and math skills to determine the distance she traveled.
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What's New at the Zoo?
In this math or science in literature activity, students read the story 'What's New at the Zoo' and answer the 10 questions related to math or science.
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Sunshine Math- Earth, XXIV
In this math story problems worksheet, students solve 8 varied problems that include: calculator work, making a list, money, area, and ordered pairs.
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Math Maven's Mysteries
In these story problem worksheets, students read the story problem 'Mystery of the Peculiar Zoo.' Students use the information within the story to then solve the problems. Students use their multiplication and division skills to...
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Math Maven's Mysteries
In these math word problem worksheets, learners help solve the mystery about 'The Colossal Circus Caper.' Students create a table to help organize the time and measurement elements from the story. Learners must determine how tall Ella...
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Cool Math
Pupils benefit from the correctly selected book for a specific math concept. In this book selection lesson, students are given a list of books related to specific math concepts. Pupils' ages can range from pre-school to fifth grade.
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Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: "Goofy's Bird"
Students observe and practice matching baby animals with their mothers as well as assess the beginning of math skills in problem-solving situations. They answer together a variety of questions that address the fields of science and math.
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Solving Word Problems
In this finding the sums and differences for story problems worksheet, students add and subtract up to two-digits without regrouping. Students solve 6 problems.
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Shapes
Students identify attributes of different geometric shapes. In this geometry lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation on shapes and use attribute blocks to examine the corners and edges of each shape. Students work together to...
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Math Maven's Mysteries
In these story problem worksheets, students read the story problem 'The Case of the Virtual Pet 2000' and use the information within the story to help them find which character had enough time to take the toy. Students use subtraction to...
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Math: Odd Object Out
Students discover how to classify and categorize items by sorting various objects. As they sort the items, they explain how the items are alike. By repeating the sorting procedure several times, students determine there are numerous...
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Number Sense Sampler
First graders read a variety of stories containing mathematical word problems. They illustrate the math problems with manipulable counters.
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Four Animal Legs at Sunset
First graders listen to the book, 1, 2, 3, To The Zoo, and focus on the one-to-one correspondence while counting the animals and other objects in the story. They create page number four in their number books.
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Classroom Supplies
Challenge young mathematicians to buy classroom supplies by staying within the means of a $1,000 budget. The mathematical activity provides learners with the opportunity to decide what items from the supply list would benefit a class of...
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Number Sense Sampler
First graders illustrate a math problem with counters while reading story books, such as Margie Burton's "Add the Animals". They demonstrate a positive learning attitude toward mathematics and communicate clearly in oral, artistic,...
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Can I have a Pet?
Students read the book Can I have a Pet?, by Gwendolyn Hudson Hooks. They determine which animals the main character asked to have as a pet, explain why zoo animals do not make good pets, and study the pictures to make predictions.
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Ticky Goes to Jr. Map School
Second graders explore the compass rose and North - East - South - West.
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Elmer the Elephant
Young scholars read "Elmer" by David McKee. They answer comprehension questions and discuss how Elmer looks and how he is different from the elephants they see in the zoo. They complete a project in which they celebrate their individual...
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Too, Two, To
In this too/to/two activity, students read a story about going to the zoo that has 25 missing words. Students fill in each blank with either to, two or too.
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Number Song
Students sing a song (to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas) that helps reinforce their counting skills.