Students observe and discuss cloud cover. They identify percent of cloud cover, calculate cloud cover by fraction and convert to a percent, and compare their models with the current real sky cloud cover.

Learners examine that all living things depend on soil to live. In this science lesson, students pretend that an apple is planet Earth. Learners cut the apple to represent the portions of Earth with the last section representing soil.

Students explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency lesson, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Students complete several money worksheets...

Learners are introduced to the problem by playing a guessing game of "I am a number, which is half of 6 and 6, what am I?" They explain their answers and see if anyone else had an alternate solution checking for reasonableness.

Students read the novel Stone Fox by John Reynold Gardiner. Using Lego RCX units, students build and program sleds to re-enact the "home stretch" of the National Dog Sled Race.

Learners gain an better understanding of how to figure out parts of a whole.

Students rotate through work stations where they compute problems of theoretical and experimental probability. In this probability lesson plan, students use simulations of a lottery system.

Students design and build a snowplow using LEGO materials. They compete in an Engineer's Challenge to clear a path through Styrofoam peanuts.

Third graders discuss discounts and walk around classroom labeled with lots of discounted merchandise. They complete a worksheet converting original prices to new bargain prices.

Students begin the activity by noting the many ways in which to use peanuts. In groups, they use the internet to research the work of George Washington Carver. They discover the allergies and nutritional information of the peanut and...

Students toss candy and coins using their non-dominant hand while their partners records the results on a probability charts.

Learners study rectangles. In this math instructional activity, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.

Graph and identify equivalent fractions on a number line. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.a Understand two fractions as...

Practice finding equivalent fractions. These problems show you pictures of fractions to help you out. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints....

In this exercise, students practice identifying equivalent fractions (with fraction models). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.

Practice making equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the same number. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

In this lesson on fractions, 3rd graders will review fractions and learn how to identify and create equivalent fractions.

Explains what equivalent fractions are using visual models and includes sample problems to try.

Use fraction strips to explore equivalent fractions.

Brush up on your math skills relating to equivalent fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

In this exercise, students practice finding equivalent fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.

Practice using the same whole to find equivalent fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Determine the equivalent fractions represented in fraction bar form and pictures in this interactive game.

In this exercise, students practice inding equivalent fractions with denominators of 10 and 100 intuition. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.