Curated OER
Angles: Angles, Angles, Everywhere
Students estimate and accurately measure the size of angles communicate with the appropriate geometric terms and symbols to describe and name angles, lines, line segments, rays
Curated OER
Let's Take a Trip!
Sixth graders plan trip for family of four, and choose best travel plan by studying maps, considering different routes, and visiting Web sites to get airline and travel schedules.
Curated OER
It's Really Heating Up in Here!
Students create and observe a greenhouse effect model and discuss the implications of global warming theory for engineers, themselves and the Earth. They discover that Global warming is becoming an increasing concern as we learn more...
Curated OER
Value: Love, Topic: Friendship
Sixth graders participate in a skit, "Henry Gets it Right." They discuss the skit and qualities of a friend. They discuss an example of a wild animal taking care of animals of a different species. They consider the behavior versus the...
Curated OER
War On Battle of the Books
Learners participate in a statewide Battle of the Books competition. They read books and answer questions about them to earn points for their school.
Curated OER
Can You Hear It?
Students work together to discover the concept of echolocation. They examine dolphins and their behaviors. They discuss how humans could use this information to help them in their everyday lives as well.
Curated OER
Let Your Ears Do the Walking
Young scholars examine the effects of bycatching on water environments. They discover how echolocation works. They participate in a simulation of the process to use it while walking blindfolded.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Welcome to 6th Grade Math
Why is math important? How does math impact our lives outside of math class? This lesson is an introduction to 6th-grade math. Students make connections between math and life while also learning procedures and rules in this 6th-grade...
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Wired Math: Primes and Prime Factors [Pdf]
Explore primes, prime factors, and composites using this collection of worksheets. Lots of detailed examples, interesting math facts, and colorful visuals. Acrobat Reader required.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: The Double Number Line
The double number line will help students figure out problems that involve two quantities.
Other
Plane Math: Activities: Fill 'Er Up
Students work in groups to plan a flight around the country. The activity explores estimation, number sense, measurement, and patterns. The resource consists of a lesson plan, group activity instructions, lesson overview, and an expert...
Organization for Community Networks
Lesson Plan: I've Got Your Number (Number Sense)
An engaging lesson used to review math concepts and facts. Students are certain to "Stay alert," in this card game where each solution is related to the next solution. Sample questions provided. Great problem solving and skill building...
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Even and Odd Numbers
At this lesson you can learn, practice, play a game and explore all about even and odd numbers. There are lots of resources to use to learn about even and odd numbers.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing: Ratio and Rate [Pdf]
Learners explore the concepts of rate and ratio in a variety of problem-solving situations. Worksheets contain definitions and visual representations of concepts. Link to related ratio game. Other skills include measurement, data...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Student Self Assessment: Progress With Number Sense
Sixth graders will be able to identify areas of growth and areas where performance needs improvement.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: One Is One, or Is It?
This animated video explores the basic unit of one and its different meanings depending on place value. [3:55]
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Multiplying With Fractions
Sixth graders will use their understanding of multiplying fractions and apply it to dividing fractions which is a key component in common core. Included in this lesson are a closing activity, a link to a website for area models, and a...
Other
Chili Math: Add and Subtract Numbers Using the Number Line
Adding and subtracting numbers on a number line is a neat way to see how numbers are added and subtracted using visual interpretations.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Distributive Property Using the Gcf
Sixth graders will relate area of rectangles to the distributive property.
BBC
Bbc Schools: Bitesize Revision Math Addition
This interactive activity has students practice number bonds to 10, 20, and 100. In addition to the online activity, there are teacher lesson plans and an online quiz on the topic.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Estimation
Improve your estimation and rounding skills with these interactive games that are challenging and fun. Excellent skills practice for rounding, estimating sums and differences, and front-end estimation. Links to lesson plans, teacher...
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Elementary Math Club: Number Paths
Learners explore connections between addition, subtraction, and multiplication. In addition, students review place value and learn about the distributive law. The lesson plan includes an overview and a lesson toolkit.
Microsoft
Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Making Money From Lemons
Simulation where learners apply mathematics and economics concepts in the lemonade business. Learners set up a virtual lemonade stand and must determine production costs, product variables, and profits. Students record data collected on...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Fraction Mixed Number Calculator
Are you struggling with comparing fractions? Then try the fraction inequality calculator. Simply key in your two fractions, press the calculate button, and in seconds youll have an answer. The perfect tool for algebra students who need...