Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Making Hot Cocoa, Variation 1

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Dividing with fractions can be a confusing task to some, but the activity illustrates how to make groups out of the problem and look at it visually. Use this problem with the lesson in the Additional Materials section to practice this...
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Cornell University

Atomic Bonding

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Explore the connection of surface area to bonding within atoms. Learners complete lab investigations to model changing surface area with different sizes and concentrations of atoms. A flour fireball demonstration follows the labs to...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Dan’s Division Strategy

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Can Dan make a conjecture about dividing fractions with the same denominators? That is what your scholars are to determine. They must show that if the statement is true, they understand how the quantities were determined, and how...
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Science Matters

Eruptions and Volcano Types

For Teachers 6th Standards
The Mammoth Lakes area regularly releases warnings to hikers and skiers to be careful because melting snow releases trapped gases from volcanic vents. The 17th lesson in the 20-part series opens with a demonstration of carbon...
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Curated OER

Fractions

For Teachers 1st
First graders create fraction creatures by using 1 inch squares of construction paper. In this fractions lesson plan, 1st graders name the fractions within their whole creatures.
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Curated OER

Decimal Concepts

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a journal page to review decimal concepts.  In this decimal instructional activity, 4th graders use manipulatives to represent decimal amounts. Students complete a homework sheet related to decimal and...
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Curated OER

You've Got Rhythm

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students study the rhythm value of a half note, quarter note, whole note, and eighth note. They stamp a rhythm pattern and create a clay animation which demonstrates note value.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Percentages

For Students 6th
In this percentages worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 13 various types of problems. First, they convert the percentages to fractions and simplify. Then, students convert the percentages to decimals. In addition, they find the...
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Curated OER

The Math Of African Music

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils practice rhythms and fractions on African drums in this Music lesson mixing Math skills and music notation. The lesson also includes ideas for assessment and state and national benchmarks met.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Understanding Visual Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learners can actually see the numerators and denominators as they examine three segmented shapes. For each, they must write a fraction representing the shaded regions of the shape. Only one of these can be simplified, so decide whether...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Understanding Fractions To Fourths

For Students 2nd
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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Curated OER

Ratio

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the ratio and apply it to construction. In this geometry lesson, students convert between different units and use decimals and fractions interchangeable. They find the fraction of a given amount using the calculator.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving with Diagrams, Part One

For Students 5th - 10th
In this diagrams activity, students use diagrams to help them solve fraction word problems. Students complete 4 problems on this activity.
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Curated OER

Shapes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine various shapes and discover each part is the total of counterparts. In groups, they combine parts to equal a whole and divide numerous shapes into various parts. They practice drawing shapes and writing them in a...
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Curated OER

Funtastic Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners discover fractions by creating models. In this fractions lesson, students read Give Me Half! by Stuart J. Murphy and view a video about what fractions actually represent. Learners divide a square piece of paper a certain amount...
Interactive
Curated OER

Fractions Post Test

For Students 3rd
In this basic fractions worksheet, 3rd graders answer ten multiple choice questions about fraction terminology and fraction equivalency. This is an interactive quiz.
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Curated OER

Simplifying Fractions

For Students 7th - 8th
For this simplifying fractions worksheet, students solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they write the fractions in simplest form and find the lowest common denominator for each pair. Then, students change the improper...
Workbook
MLC

Fractions Packet

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Your fifth graders will appreciate the simple, direct explanations, examples, and practice exercises in this well-organized unit on fractions. Beginning with an introduction to fractions, the packet flows smoothly through the fraction...
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EngageNY

Percent and Rates per 100

For Teachers 6th Standards
What percentage of your class understands percents? Pupils learn the meaning of percents based upon rates per 100 in the 24th lesson in a series of 29. They represent percents as fractions, decimals, ratios, and models. The scholars...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Identifying Fractions (2 of 6)

For Students 3rd Standards
In this fraction worksheet, 3rd graders write the fraction that is shaded in both numbers in words. They fill in the blanks with what they would write to name the fraction and what they would say.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Identifying Fractions (4 of 6)

For Students 3rd Standards
In this fraction worksheet, 3rd graders write the fraction that is shaded in both numbers in words. They fill in the blanks with what they would write to name the fraction and what they would say.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction of the Quarter

For Teachers K
Students discuss the quarter. In this money lesson, students find the value and characteristics of the quarter. They see how many pennies it takes to equal one quarter. 
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Curated OER

Shelves and Drawers: A Fraction Lesson

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore fractions as something shared evenly. In this fractions lesson, 2nd graders watch a video and discuss how bookcases and drawers could be divided evenly.
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Curated OER

A Fraction of the Cost

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the concept of fractions with coin denominations. They play a game involving trading equal fraction parts to coin values, and complete a 'Fraction Circles' worksheet.