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Unit Fractions
In this unit fractions worksheet, students solve the six word problems using the parts and wholes for each problem to help find the fraction number.
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Shading Fractions
In this math worksheet, students examine 6 geometric figures and a fraction for each. Students divide the shape and shade the correct number of parts to illustrate the fraction.
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Fraction Models
Approach fractions with these visual models which serve to reinforce numerators and denominators as well as simplifying improper fractions. Scholars examine segmented shapes and fill in a fraction to represent the shaded region. For the...
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Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
Students demonstrate how to solve addition and subtraction of fractions. In this fractions instructional activity, students use folded paper to shade in fractional parts and identify the sum of the parts shaded.
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Quilting
Students use a monochromatic palate, select shades and tints for a selected hue, or select complimentary or analogous colors for a quilt design. They design quilt squares using basic geometric shapes, repetition, balance, and proportion.
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Module 5: Modeling with Geometry
Solids come in many shapes and sizes. Using geometry, scholars create two-dimensional cross-sections of various three-dimensional objects. They develop the lesson further by finding the volume of solids. The module then shifts to finding...
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Denominators and Numerators
Fractions can be tricky. Luckily, you've found this handy slide-show. It defines the various parts that fractions are made of and then shows what each part represents. Images of shaded blocks act as a visual reference for the part/whole...
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Fractions of a Set
In this problem solving learning exercise, students write a fraction for the parts of 4 sets of shapes and answer 1 word problem involving a set of fractions.
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Exploring Fractions
Students participate in a web scavenger hunt to find the answers to develop an understanding of fractions. They complete a geometric graph with shapes representing fractions.
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Equivalent to a Half
How can fractions that look different be considered equivalent? Answer that questions with this informative and easy to follow resource. Fractions are shown in numeric and picture form to reinforce how the are equivalent. The process for...
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Beginning Fractions
In this beginning fractions learning exercise, students read and follow directions to create fractional parts of shapes and then write the fraction they have made.
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Informed Drawing Through Observation
Students practice observation techniques to improve their drawing skills. In this drawing technique lesson, students assess drawing as an art media and discuss realism. Students view examples of animal drawings and practice drawing using...
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Functions of Leaves
The title is a little deceiving since only one of 17 slides is dedicated to the function of leaves, while the rest is dedicated to the structure. Both internal and external structure is taught with accompanying diagrams. If you are going...
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Recognizing Equivalent Fractions
Project this visual fraction problem for the entire class, covering up the explanation below. Learners examine two rectangles segmented into equal parts, each with part shaded. They convert each into fractions and reduce to lowest terms...
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Fractions
In this fractions learning exercise, learners complete several activities that help them learn fractions. Students identify fractions of 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4.
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Optical Illusion Vase
Students draw an optical illusion. For this optical illusion lesson, students create the optical illusion vase. Students draw a profile and repeat the drawing in reverse creating the vase image.
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Lesson 9-3 Practice A: Composite Figures
In this composite figures worksheet, students solve twelve short answer problems. Students find the area of figures composed of various polygons given a sketch of the figure with side lengths labeled.
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Buildings, Buildings Everywhere
Students gain awareness of shapes in architecture by creating a painting of their school and writing a reflective summary of their study of architecture.
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Fractions: One Half of the Whole
In this recognizing halves as fractional parts of wholes worksheet, students identify and shade the figures that are divided in half. Students color and explain 12 answers.
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Fish Fashion 101
Students explore fish anatomy. In this fish anatomy and adaptation lesson, students define and identify the location of fish body parts. Students add these parts of a fish's anatomy to a life-sized fish costume worn by a student. ...
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Flying Wing
Fifth graders create a flying wing from a pastry tray. For this flying wing lesson, 5th graders understand how the shape of the wind affects flight. Students compare the flying wing to the zanonia seed in nature. Students make changes in...
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Write Fractions
In this fraction writing learning exercise, students write fractions for both shaded and unshaded parts of shapes, 6 total. Answers are included on page 2.
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Understanding Fractions To Fourths
In this fraction worksheet, 2nd graders analyze basic fractions. Students complete 6 questions showing how much of the given shape is a shaded area.
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Following in the Footsteps
In this dot patterns learning exercise, 3rd graders continue and follow the dots to 5 patterns to form 5 different shapes and shade in each part to match each pattern.