Illustrative Mathematics
Listing Fractions in Increasing Size
Increase the depth of your class's fractional number sense with this number-ordering activity. Given four fractions, each with different numerators and denominators, young learners are asked to place them in order from smallest to...
SeaWorld
How Big is a Blue?
Whales are all big, but some are larger than others! Kids will love sorting the 10 whale species by size at their desk (whale cut-outs provided). Next, use a whale rope to visualize how long each of these whales actually is. A large...
Exploratorium
Resonant Rings
Physical or earth scientists construct this clever contraption to demonstrate how size effects frequency. Several paper rings of various sizes are taped onto a board and shaken to create vibrations. The resonant frequencies are easily...
Association for Library Service to Children
Summer Reading List Grades K-2
Keep your kids reading throughout the summer with a wonderful list of books! Youngsters can choose from 25 different titles, each of which is paired with publication information so that their parents, guardians, or librarians can easily...
Curated OER
Chapter 1: The Science of Biology
Provide young biologists with everything they need to excel in the study of lymphatics, the nervous system, hormones, cellular division, and more! Pupils utilize the workbook, complete with end-of-chapter assessment worksheets, to gain...
Curated OER
Worksheet: Ordering Decimals and Fractions
In this ordering decimals and fractions worksheet, students rewrite fractions in the same unit and then place them in sequential order. A "how to" example is given, with step by step instructions. Eight problems are provided. Students...
Curated OER
Ordering to 9999 (1)
In this ordering learning exercise, students order numbers from smallest to largest. Students study 8 sets of numbers with 5 numbers in each set and rewrite that which is given from the smallest to the largest.
Curated OER
Comparing Fractions
Third graders observe two fractions and write the numbers in order from least to greatest referring to the sheet with different fractions they have before them to help them decide which one is smaller. Time allowing, they practice...
Curated OER
Numbers to 40
In this addition worksheet, students find the sums and differences in 10 vertical addition problems. They fill in the numbers in 10 word problems, circle the largest number and cross out the smallest number in 5 examples, and find the...
EdHelper
Ordering Numbers
In this ordering numbers worksheet, students order 11 groups of numbers from largest to smallest. Worksheet is labeled "sample" and is part of a subscription site with links.
EdHelper
Ordering Numbers
In this ordering numbers worksheet, students use the number line to help them order the numbers in the 11 sets. Students order the numbers from largest to smallest.
Curated OER
The Smallest Metric Measurements
In this metric measurement instructional activity, students solve 15 problems in which three metric measurements in a series are analyzed. Students circle the smallest metric measurement in each problem.
Curated OER
Ordering Four Digit Numbers Smallest to Largest
In this ordering four digit numbers worksheet, 4th graders order 6 sets of four digit numbers. They order the numbers from smallest to largest.
Curated OER
Order From Smallest to Largest
In this comparing sizes of trees worksheet, students observe groups of three threes and order them from smallest to largest. Students solve 6 problems.
What happened to the frogs?
Students will select ten rubber frogs and determine their pollutant source based on their malformations. Students will write a brief essay on their findings. Students will be engaged in the lesson the entire time!
Curated OER
Write the Numbers In Order
In this sequencing numbers activity, students write the groups of two-digit numbers from smallest to largest. Students write 20 answers.
Kentucky School for the Deaf
Levels of Organization within an Ecosystem
From tiny organisms to entire biomes, young scientists examine the interdependent relationships tying all living and non-living things together with this collection of ecology resources.
Illustrative Mathematics
Hand Span Measures
How long is your hand span? Young mathematicians measure their hand span from pinky tip to thumb tip using a centimeter ruler. After rounding to the nearest whole centimeter, learners plot their data on a line plot.
Curated OER
Getting to Know Austria- Map Skills
In this Austria map skills worksheet, students apply map skills to answer 14 fill in the blank questions about the country. They determine border countries, identify regions, find the capitol, and name rivers. They draw a map of Austria...
Curated OER
Getting to Know France
For this map skills worksheet, students answer 14 questions about the geography of France. Students then draw a rough map of France. It is assumed that access to an atlas is available.
Curated OER
Arranging Numbers in order up to 1,000
Third graders arrange numbers up to 1,000. In this arranging numbers instructional activity, 3rd graders play a game to try and build the biggest number they can using number tiles. Students work in groups to draw number tiles from a...
Curated OER
Area of Rectangles in Word Problems
Apply area calculations to everyday situations using these three word problems. Mathematicians must pay attention to the needs of each space, determining the largest or smallest area of several options. Consider expanding on this by...
Curated OER
DNA and Individual Differences
Middle schoolers list differences between DNA-related terms and create a simple DNA circle map. They order terms including human body, organ, tissue, cell, nucleus, etc. from largest to smallest. They discuss differences and...
Curated OER
Matter and Energy-Metric Units and Prefixes
In this metric system worksheet, students are given ten sets of measurements with metric units and they are to place each set of measurements in the proper order from the largest to the smallest based on the unit.