Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Teen Go Fish

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Kindergartners play the classic game Go Fish as they practice identifying numbers in the teens. A fun and engaging activity that develops number recognition skills in young learners. As added support, provide cards that include both the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sorting Fish by Number

For Students Pre-K - K
Go fish! Kindergartners match numbers between fishermen and the fish they're catching. Once kids finish their number practice, they can color the page. For extra fun, bring in plastic fish with numbers, and assign numbers to kids to...
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DK Publishing

Fishing for 10

For Students K - 1st Standards
Young counters will enjoy this beginning addition activity; they get to color as they go! For each set of 10 fish they color some green and leave some white. Then, they fill in the blanks to create an addition sentence with the sum of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Which Fish Where?

For Students 4th - 6th
Focusing on the fish in the Hudson River Estuary, this activity could be used to practice reading, graphing ,and critical-thinking skills. Answering the 6 questions should be interesting for students due to the interesting subject matter.
Lesson Plan
Consortium for Ocean Science Exploration and Engagement (COSEE)

Fish Morphology

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Life comes in all different shapes and sizes, and fish are no exception. Here, young scientists create fish prints as they learn how specific characteristics allow different species to survive in their particular habitats.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reader's Rabbit Math

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are able to use the Fishing for Numbers game in Reader Rabbit's Math. They are able to select two addends that sum to the given number between 1 and 12. Students work in pairs and go to the computer stations and complete at...
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Curated OER

Go Fish

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Help learners discover methods to estimate animal population. They will participate in a simulation of catching and tagging fish in order to estimate the fish population. They scoop and count goldfish crackers, record data, and use...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Whole Number Addition: Let's Go Fishing!

For Students 6th
Practice adding whole numbers by combining the amount of fish Alice and Bob catch. As young mathematicians work through each problem, they are asked to find one more plus the amount of fish already caught. They can manipulate the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fish Math

For Teachers K - 1st
Students recognize things that are the same and things that are different. They use shape, size, numbers and color, for recognition. They make fish with different shapes/colors on them and 'fish' for the kind of fish that displays the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Number Line Snacks: Compare Numbers to 10

For Teachers K
Kindergarteners put Cheerios or cheddar fish on two number lines (up to 10 each) and identify which number the snack pieces indicate. They compare numbers after eating a few of each snack, and get an introduction to addition and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fishing for Points

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners explore the concept of ordered pairs. In this ordered pairs lesson, pupils list the ordered pairs of a graph in the shape of a fish. They use their calculator to translate the fish using lists, then translate the fish left,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Numbers and Counting

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the numbers one through five. Over a three week period, students visit centers in the room to investigate and perform hands-on activities with numbers. They trace numbers, write numbers in shaving cream, count objects,...
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Curated OER

Fishbowl Counting

For Teachers Pre-K - K Standards
Young mathematicians demonstrate their understanding of cardinality with this simple math learning exercise. Given a series of ten empty fishbowls, learners are asked to draw in the number of fish indicated on each bowl.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Study Buddies: Multiplying by Two-Digit Numbers

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners solve a multiplication problem in which they must multiply two 2-digit numbers with the help of a "Coach". Pupils follow a step-by step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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THUP Games

Monkey Math School Sunshine

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Hang out at the beach and listen to some relaxing tunes, all while developing basic math skills. An endless source of fun and learning for young children!
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fishing for numbers

For Teachers K - 1st
Students participate in a lesson in order to reinforce the numbers 0-10, and will also allow the students to practice their counting. Number recognition and the understanding of number size (magnitude) is increased also.
Worksheet
Mathwire

Seussical Fish

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Wondering what Dr. Seuss and his colorful fish have to offer your young mathematicians? Find out with this simple yet affective word problem worksheet that challenges children to determine how many different combinations...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Illegal Fish

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your young fishermen learn about exponential function growth by interpreting the pieces of the given equation within the context of numbers of fish in a lake.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Analyzing Author’s Point of View: Chapter 5 of World without Fish

For Teachers 6th Standards
That's an interesting perspective. Scholars read chapter five of World without Fish and use an Author’s Point of View graphic organizer to determine the author's perspective. In triads, they highlight words that support the author's...
Worksheet
Savvas Learning

Missing Numbers

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Young learners answer six fill in the blank questions where they determine the missing addends for four addition word problems. They fill in the missing numbers on a problem that involves both addition and subtraction. Lastly, they...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

On the Trail of the Hudson's Migratory Fish

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Using data related to the fish in the Hudson River area, learners calculate distance, elapsed time, and growth. They learn about migratory fish, the life cycle of a fish, analyze a map, and answer questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Build-A-Fish

For Teachers K - 8th
Students identify the basic external anatomy of a fish. After identifying the parts of the fish, students explain the function of each body part and how it is related to the whole. They discover how the shape of a fish help to propel it...
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Curated OER

Number Lines, Variables, Solving for One Variable

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Review basic algebraic rules of addition of integers. Then have the class define a variable and explore methods of solving equations with one variable. They observe solving expressions using inverse operations and simplifying solutions....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Addition

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Looking for some straightforward addition practice? You found it! Mathematicians calculate sums between double-digit addends, using examples as guidance. There are 12 problems total. Next, they answer two simple addition word problems....