Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Distributive Property, Day 1
Children need to move from the manipulative expressions of the distributive property into the mathematical equations eventually. This lesson is the first step in leading them to that goal.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Greatest Common Factor
Sixth graders will learn how to find the Greatest Common Factor of two or more numbers by using math manipulatives.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Roll & Build
The purpose of this task is to give students practice representing two-digit numbers with concrete objects to reinforce the meaning of the tens digit and the ones digit. Directions and materials needed are included in the lesson.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: S'mores Limiting & Excess Reactants
Students will use manipulatives that represent the ingredients for S'mores (graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate bar) to determine the limiting and excess reactants (reagents) for making S'mores. The students will extend this to...