Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students draw golf balls of different colors out of a bag and determine the probability of drawing a particular colored ball. Students make a number wheel with a...

Students explore the concept of probability.  In this probability lesson, students use area to determine probability.  Students use charts and spinners to help determine the probability of events such as flipping a coin or...

In this probability worksheet, students determine which colored portion of a spinner the arrow will most likely point to and where a bullet will most likely hit a target.

Fifth graders investigate the mathematical concepts of ratio and probability using created spinners and data collection techniques in this Math instructional activity for the fifth grade classroom. This instructional activity can be...

First graders, in pairs, use spinners to experiment with different combinations of letters. They combine letters and determine whether they have produced a word or not. They construct and record words choosing letters from designated tiles.

Fourth graders predict future outcomes with an investigation of the mathematical principle of probability using spinners constructed by them. The spinner is a hands on application an they combine it with writing a ratio for the...

In this problem solving worksheet, learners use a spinner to help them solve the math game. Students then determine if the game is fair for all players and explain why or why not.

For this verb game worksheet, students follow instructions to play a game using irregular verbs correctly. Players make correct sentences using verbs shown on circles and tense shown on a spinner.

In this addition activity, students play an addition game using a number cube, spinner, 8 counters and game pieces. Students add the sum of a rolled number and spinner number to move forward.

Fourth graders examine the three regions of North Carolina through class discussion of favorite places in the state and a review game based on the game of twister. The different colors on the twister sheet represent the different...

In this Travel the Amazon Game activity, learners play a game in which they collect Amazon animal cards. There is a game board, game tokens, game cards and a spinner to print off for the game.

In this multiplication worksheet, students use the given spinner to play a multiplication game.  Students play with a partner completing 6 rounds and the given graphic organizers.

In this back to school activity, students participate in a game that involves each player having the opportunity of collecting all the school supplies they need.

Eighth graders use the internet and calculators to explore theoretical and experimental probability. Using a program on the calculator, 8th graders simulate a coin toss and a spinner to figure probability. They also perform classroom...

For this fraction fun worksheet, students practice using fractional parts of a whole as they participate in a spinner game with partners.

In this number game worksheet, students play a game in which they spin a paper clip on the number spinner and fill in numbers on the game chart. Students compare numbers and the greatest number earns one point. The player with the...

Youngsters participate in three activities using the hundreds chart. They will choose numbers to add up to one hundred. Whoever gets the most combinations wins. Two variations of the game are supplied.

Jump into equivalent fractions using these fun scenarios for mathematicians to solve. First, they use geoboards to find different ways to divide a rectangle in half. Then, an alien from the planet Fractional is after one half of their...

A reading of Dr. Seuss's My Many Colored Days provides a great intro for a discussion of colors and how they can represent emotions and moods. Kids share the feelings they associate with various colors

Explore rational numbers with the young mathematicians in your class. They will investigate decimals, fractions, and percents before ordering and comparing rational numbers. This multi-day unit includes differentiation activities and...

Revisit your own childhood memories of long summers and lakeside fun with E.B. White's essay, "Once More to the Lake." Included here is the actual text as well as a series of short-answer questions that follow. Not only do readers study...

How are vegetables beneficial to a healthy diet? Have kids examine different types of vegetables, such as zucchini, broccoli, and carrots, and determine which parts of the plant they represent. Then, they taste the vegetables as a...