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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Types
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Duration
5 days
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2015
Activity

Fractions of Fun

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Reinforce concepts and encourage learner engagement with a collection of math games, science experiments, and cross curricular activities. In one fun resource, learners sort objects, keep a diary of everyday fractions, play a game using fraction strips, perform science experiments that look at melting ice, measure volume, and investigate how a leaf changes color in the fall. Additionally, strategies to support multiplication and book recommendations are provided to extend the learning experience.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

fractions, sorting, fraction strips, the equinox, fall, autumn, ice, melting points, multiplication, division, math strategies, volume, measuring mass, fall leaves, leaves

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Send the activities sheets home so families can complete them together
  • Write the just for fun question on board without the answer, see who figures it out, and reward as you see fit
  • Perform activities as a class or in small group rotations 

Classroom Considerations

  • If sending the pages home, copies are required 
  • Check the dates for the current year's autumnal equinox, as the 2015 date that is listed may not be correct 

Pros

  • A helpful question and answer section includes an informative common parent question about math
  • Activities offer a variety of ways to reinforce concepts 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

3.OA.A.3 3.OA.B.5 3.OA.C.7 3.OA.D.9 3.NBT.A.3 3.NF.A.1 3.NF.A.3.a 3.NF.A.3.b 4.OA.A.1 4.NBT.B.5 4.NF.A.1 4.NF.B.3.b 5.NBT.A.2 5.NBT.B.5 5.NF.A.1

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