Lesson Plan
California Academy of Science

Fraction Penguin

For Teachers K - 3rd
Exploring mathematics through art is a fun and concrete way to help learners grasp a concept. They will construct a paper penguin using fractions cut from circles. They'll need to determine 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 of each circle. Once the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prairie Math

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work together to build models of prairie plants. Using the model, they estimate the height and then measure them using metric and standard units. They write a fraction to represent their part of the whole set and compare and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chocolate Math

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students utilize chocolate to identify parts of a whole.  In this fractions lesson, students discover the vocabulary associated with fractions and practice dividing a chocolate bar into pieces based on fraction problems....
Activity
Denton Independent School District

Pieces to the Puzzle Fraction Project

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Four polygons each have a fraction with unlike denominators printed on them. Creative math minds select several shapes to create a design with and then write and solve a math problem involving the addition of all of the fractions...
Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 6 Math Module 2

For Students 6th Standards
Make sure scholars know all about fractions and decimals — not just a fraction of the information. The 12th installment of a 21-part series is a mid-module assessment. Learners solve problems in the context of a birthday party and a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Elementary schoolers participate with their teacher's instruction to learn to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. They use fraction strips to complete addition and subtraction problems. A step-by-step script is provided to help...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. In this fractions worksheet, students learn how to add and subtract mixed numbers based on their knowledge of adding and subtracting fraction with a teacher led question and answer...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators [C]

For Students 4th - 5th
In this mixed number addition worksheet, students solve a total of 7 problems, adding mixed numbers with like denominators. An example problem appear at the top of the worksheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Two Halves Make a Whole

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this whole and parts learning exercise, students study the shapes that each have a line of symmetry. Students draw the missing half so that each half is the same. Students then write if a diamond has more than 1 line of symmetry.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Make Half Your Grains Whole

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss the benefits of eating whole grains. In this adult health lesson, students compare samples of whole grain food products. They recommend ways on how to incorporate whole grains in their family diet.
Lesson Plan
Lakeshore Learning

Comparing and Ordering Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Math can be satisfying for the mind and the stomach! Incorporate slices of pizza into your fractions lesson with a set of informative resources. After a brief guided lesson on comparing and ordering fractions, young mathematicians...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Properties of Real Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
Students use paper cups and colored chips to observe properties of operations with real numbers. As a class, students brainstorm and use manipulatives to demonstrate associative, commutative, distributive identity and inverse properties....
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Equivalent Fractions

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
An interactive made up of five questions tests scholars' knowledge of equivalent fractions. Two fraction circles with moveable parts assist mathematicians in finding solutions. Questions are multiple-choice with one discussion. 
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Exponents

For Teachers 6th Standards
Powered up! Here's a great resource on exponents. Scholars build on their previous understanding of exponents to include all positive real number bases. Distinguishing between an and a^n is a major goal in the fifth instructional...
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Centerpiece

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learners hear wedding bells in this problem set, as they help a fictional bride plan the centerpieces for her wedding reception. Algebra is married to geometry as volume, aesthetics, and budgeting all come into play. Learners are...
Activity
American Museum of Natural History

Being An Anthropologist: Laurel Kendall

For Students 6th - 12th
Imagine studying Korean culture, especially the role of women, as well as marriage and religious rituals from home! Anthropologist Laurel Kendall shares what she has learned from her many trips to this fascinating country half a world away.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Explore equivalent fractions! Youngters measure the crown of their head with adding tape labeled with various fractions and fractional parts, and compare strips to notice numerical relationships. They fold adding tape in half and color...
Handout
Math Worksheets Land

Decimals to Fractions Lesson and Practice

For Students 5th Standards
Young mathematicians work through the concept of converting a shaded ten-frame into a mixed number and a decimal. Learners must first identify the number of wholes. Then, they find the fraction part. After writing the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fraction Frenzy

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify fractions as part of a set. They explain concrete and symbolic representations of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents in real-world situations. They complete a web-based cookie baking lesson.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bye, Bye, Bye, Fraction Phobia!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young mathematicians utilize video, the internet, and hands-on learning experiences in order to recognize that fractions aren't as "scary" as they first appear, and that we use them every day in our lives. The hands-on activities in this...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions - Equal or Not

For Teachers 4th
A fabulous instructional activity on fractions awaits your young mathematicians. In it, learners are invited to explore the world of fractions by accessing websites that have educational activities and worksheets embedded in them. Some...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions in Shapes

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore fractions with manipulatives. In this fraction lesson, 1st graders use paper foods such as sandwiches and pizza in order to find halves, thirds, fourths, eighths, and more. This lesson is divided up into 3 tiers...
Assessment
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California Education Partners

Bake Sale

For Students 5th Standards
Work with fractional cookies. The three-part assessment task checks the pupils' ability to find the product of fractions and whole numbers, mixed numbers, or fractions. Learners determine the amount of ingredients needed and how many of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Smaller Than One

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine how to convert fractions into decimals and percents. They work with base ten blocks and a worksheet to color in parts of 100 and renaming the parts as decimals and fractions.