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Mathematics Instructional Plans - Virginia Department of Education
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K to 8
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Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the 2016 Math Standards of Learning. They provide examples of how to teach required knowledge and skills...more
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Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs) help teachers align instruction with the 2016 Math Standards of Learning. They provide examples of how to teach required knowledge and skills from Kindergarten through Grade 8, as well as Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra Functions and Data Analysis. Each grade level includes the standard along with a lesson or activity available as a Word document or PDF. These lessons outline the strand, topic, primary and related standards, materials, vocabulary, student and teacher actions, assessment ideas, extensions and connections, and strategies for differentiation.
tag(s): charts and graphs (171), computational thinking (38), data (161), estimation (33), geometric shapes (138), measurement (118), numbers (109), probability (100)
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Students can participate in the lessons and activities available on the site. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to show their thinking when solving the math problems. Finally, students can create their own assessment by using Baamboozle, reviewed here.
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VideoTutor - VideoTutor
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2 to 12
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This AI-powered platform creates engaging, animated explainer videos from your simple prompt or image. VideoTutor primarily covers STEM and language topics and is especially helpful...more
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This AI-powered platform creates engaging, animated explainer videos from your simple prompt or image. VideoTutor primarily covers STEM and language topics and is especially helpful for students preparing for standardized tests, such as the ACT and SATs; however, the site also offers explainer videos on addition facts for students as young as second grade. Begin by creating an account and "check in" to receive two credits each day. Earn additional credits by referring others to earn free credits. Create a video by adding a prompt to explain a topic or uploading an image to explain. VideoTutor creates your video, ready to watch, download, or share. Use the chat feature that is next to the video to ask questions and receive additional support. Sign in to VideoTutor with your email or Google. Members can generate videos in English or Chinese.
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Share this resource with students as a helpful tool for studying for standardized tests or as a support aid for your current curriculum. Share helpful videos on your class website or create a collection of videos using Wakelet, reviewed here to have readily available for student use. Extend student learning by asking them to create tutorials to share with their classmates using Powtoon, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grade 3 Operations and Algebraic Thinking - Florida Department of Education
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2 to 4
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This document presents a menu of hands-on, standards-aligned math activities designed to deepen conceptual understanding for third graders by guiding students from concrete manipulatives...more
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This document presents a menu of hands-on, standards-aligned math activities designed to deepen conceptual understanding for third graders by guiding students from concrete manipulatives to representational drawings and ultimately abstract reasoning across Florida's five major math domains. It emphasizes critical areas including multiplication and division strategies within 100, understanding unit fractions, exploring arrays and area, and analyzing two-dimensional shapes. The guide includes literature-based lessons tied to children's books about multiplication, interactive activities using arrays, graph paper, and fraction manipulatives, as well as real-world tasks that support concepts such as area, perimeter, time, measurement, data representation, and number sense. Each activity aligns with specific Florida Standards (MAFS) and includes suggested materials and parent resources, providing flexible options to support differentiation and skill mastery.
tag(s): area (50), charts and graphs (171), data (161), differentiation (79), division (98), fractions (167), geometric shapes (138), literature (208), manipulatives (11), measurement (118), multiplication (121), perimeter (20), time (90)
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Start a lesson using concrete materials (e.g., counters, base-ten blocks, fraction strips) to introduce a new concept from the guide, such as unit fractions or multiplication within 100. Have students physically model examples and then discuss their observations. Present students with real-life scenarios (e.g., estimating the area or perimeter for a mini garden, planning measurement-based art projects, or designing a simple budget). In small groups, have them apply math skills, represent ideas visually, and present solutions. Choose a math-themed picture book (such as "Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream" for multiplication or "Full House: An Invitation to Fractions") and read it aloud to the class. Follow up with a related hands-on math activity from the Florida guide, such as building arrays or creating fraction sets.
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Math Worksheets - Math Worksheet Center
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3 to 5
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Math Worksheets Center offers a comprehensive collection of over 1,300 printable resources tailored for grades 3-5, including lessons, practice worksheets, quizzes, and homework assignments....more
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Math Worksheets Center offers a comprehensive collection of over 1,300 printable resources tailored for grades 3-5, including lessons, practice worksheets, quizzes, and homework assignments. The materials cover a wide range of essential math topics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry, estimation, patterns, probability, data interpretation, ratios, percentages, and word problems. Each worksheet typically includes an answer key, and many are accompanied by lesson overviews or assessment tools, making them ideal for classroom instruction, skill reinforcement, or homework. The site is organized by grade level, which makes it easy for teachers to locate appropriate resources and plan differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
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tag(s): area (50), charts and graphs (171), decimals (86), division (98), factoring (27), fractions (167), geometric shapes (138), integers (24), measurement (118), money (110), multiplication (121), patterns (70), percent (62), perimeter (20), probability (100), rounding (9), statistics (115), time (90)
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Begin a math unit by using a worksheet as a "math warm-up" to activate prior knowledge and introduce new vocabulary. Pair students and assign each a different worksheet on the same topic but with increasing difficulty levels. After solving their problems, students explain their thinking to one another and compare strategies, thereby deepening their understanding through peer teaching. Challenge students to create word problems that build on the skills practiced in a worksheet (e.g., place value or division). They can exchange problems with classmates and solve them.
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Pattern Block Lessons - The Math Learning Center
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3 to 5
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Picture elementary students exploring geometry and fractions by building with colorful pattern blocks, just the kind of hands-on discovery this resource brings to life. This educator...more
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Picture elementary students exploring geometry and fractions by building with colorful pattern blocks, just the kind of hands-on discovery this resource brings to life. This educator guide is a richly illustrated sampler of pattern block lessons, drawn from the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum and aligned with Common Core standards for grades 3-5. It covers activities such as modeling fractions with hexagons and triangles, creating symmetrical snowflakes, exploring lines and orders of symmetry, and investigating angle measures using pattern-block shapes. Each lesson includes clear overviews, required materials (pattern blocks being the main manipulative), and links to specific Common Core standards. The resource supports various formats, including whole-class investigations, center-based game play, and independent work, with built-in ideas for differentiation and extension.
tag(s): angles (48), fractions (167), patterns (70), symmetry (31)
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Give students a full hexagon and a variety of smaller pattern block shapes (triangles, rhombuses, trapezoids). Challenge them to find multiple ways to fill the hexagon and describe each combination as a fraction of the whole. Ask students to design snowflakes using pattern blocks that include at least one line of symmetry. Let students design imaginative creatures using pattern blocks. After building, they write about the creature using math vocabulary, such as naming shapes used, calculating the total area covered, or identifying symmetry and angles. Compile the creatures into a class presentation using Google Slides reviewed here or Genially reviewed here.
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Math + Art - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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The Math + Arts collection by WQED on PBS LearningMedia features a rich array of multimedia lesson plans and activities that integrate movement, performance, music, and visual arts...more
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The Math + Arts collection by WQED on PBS LearningMedia features a rich array of multimedia lesson plans and activities that integrate movement, performance, music, and visual arts into math instruction. Designed to reinforce concepts including shape, pattern, geometry, ratios, and data representation, the resources include dynamic options such as dance-based geometry explorations, drama, supported storytelling of mathematical ideas, musical rhythm lessons tied to fractions and ratios, and visual art projects that highlight shapes and patterns. With content tailored for PreK-12, these engaging, standards-aligned materials help students visualize and internalize math concepts through creative, hands-on learning.
tag(s): dance (40), data (161), fractions (167), geometric shapes (138), patterns (70), ratios (48)
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Use the "Geometry in Dance" lesson to teach students about geometric shapes through movement. Have students create and identify shapes with their bodies, then choreograph a short group dance that incorporates transitions between shapes. From the "Fractions and Music" video, have students explore fractions by creating musical rhythms using whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes. Students can clap or use instruments to perform their rhythm compositions. Use drama techniques to act out math word problems. Assign students to work in groups to script and perform scenes that represent real-world math scenarios involving measurement, multiplication, or division.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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30 5th Grade Math Games to Teach Fractions, Decimals, and More - We Are Teachers
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4 to 6
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We Are Teachers' "30 5th Grade Math Games To Teach Fractions, Decimals & More" offers a dynamic collection of hands-on and online activities tailored for fifth-grade learners. These...more
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We Are Teachers' "30 5th Grade Math Games To Teach Fractions, Decimals & More" offers a dynamic collection of hands-on and online activities tailored for fifth-grade learners. These games target key math concepts, including fractions, decimals, place value, volume, and coordinate grids, using playful, practical approaches. From card-based comparisons and dice games to real-world simulations like "Make a Buck," students build fluency while staying engaged. Digital options, such as "High-Stakes Heist," provide interactive reinforcement and variety. This resource is ideal for enriching classroom instruction, math centers, or take-home practice with low-prep, high-impact activities.
tag(s): coordinates (17), decimals (86), fractions (167), game based learning (257), place value (38), volume (33)
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Have students draw playing cards to build two decimal numbers (e.g., 0.47 vs. 0.82) and determine which is greater. Use play money and task cards with decimal amounts to challenge students to make exactly one dollar using different combinations. Assign students to place ships on a coordinate grid and call out coordinates to "hit" their opponent's ship.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tangram Game - Genially
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1 to 10
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Transform your geometry lessons into an engaging, hands-on experience with the Tangram Game template from Genially. This free, fully customizable interactive puzzle challenges students...more
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Transform your geometry lessons into an engaging, hands-on experience with the Tangram Game template from Genially. This free, fully customizable interactive puzzle challenges students to arrange geometric shapes to form various figures, enhancing spatial reasoning, logic, and problem-solving skills. Ideal for teaching geometry concepts and fostering creativity, the template enables educators to incorporate animations, audio, and other multimedia elements, making learning both engaging and effective.
tag(s): game based learning (257), gamification (94), geometric shapes (138), tangrams (8)
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Connect the tangram puzzles to math lessons by having students identify the shapes used, calculate angles, or compare areas. Discuss how transformations (rotation, reflection, translation) change piece placement. Students create their own tangram figures digitally or on paper, then challenge classmates to solve them. Include a math reflection explaining the shapes used and any transformations involved. Explore the origins of tangrams in Chinese history, then compare them with other cultural puzzles or pattern games. Use this as a springboard for a social studies connection or art integration project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educational Resources: Mathematics - U.S. National Science Foundation
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K to 12
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The National Science Foundation's "Educational Resources: Mathematics" webpage offers a curated collection of free, high-quality tools designed to support K-12 math instruction. It...more
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The National Science Foundation's "Educational Resources: Mathematics" webpage offers a curated collection of free, high-quality tools designed to support K-12 math instruction. It features engaging platforms, including Scratch for coding and logic (grades 2-12), PBS Learning for interactive math lessons (K-12), GeoGebra for exploring geometry and algebra (grades 4-12), and Cyberchase 3D Builder for building spatial reasoning (grades K-4). Additional resources include The Math Learning Center's virtual manipulatives and Math Snacks' games and videos, which target grades 4-8. Each resource is linked to lesson plans, interactive activities, or visual tools that help reinforce core concepts and encourage real-world problem-solving.
tag(s): coding (95), game based learning (257), geometric shapes (138), manipulatives (11), problem solving (245)
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Have students use Scratch reviewed here to create a math-themed game that practices multiplication facts, solving equations, or plotting coordinates. Challenge students to construct complex geometric shapes or transformations using GeoGebra reviewed here. Students can explore symmetry, congruence, and coordinate geometry through interactive visualizations. Set up rotating stations with different Math Snacks games or videos (like "Ratio Rumble" or "Monster School Bus"). Have students complete a reflection sheet after each activity to explain the math concept explored.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages - Canadian Museum of Nature
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K to 12
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The Snowflake Drawing Tool from the Canadian Museum of Nature is an interactive online activity that allows students to design and explore snowflake patterns while learning about symmetry...more
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The Snowflake Drawing Tool from the Canadian Museum of Nature is an interactive online activity that allows students to design and explore snowflake patterns while learning about symmetry and crystal formation. Click on the image and drag your mouse to create a snowflake, then choose "finish" to view your snowflake falling from the sky! Continue to the next page to find sharing and download options. This tool helps students understand how real snowflakes develop their six-sided structures based on molecular patterns in nature. It's an excellent resource for integrating art, math, and science, as students can create unique digital snowflakes while exploring concepts like geometry, fractals, and crystallization. Perfect for STEM and winter-themed lessons, this tool engages students in both creative design and scientific exploration.
tag(s): design (70), geometric shapes (138), patterns (70), snow (22), STEM (333), symmetry (31)
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Have students design snowflakes and identify their lines of symmetry and then compare different snowflake designs and discuss what makes them symmetrical. Have students design a unique snowflake and write a poem or short story about it using personification, similes, and metaphors to describe their snowflake's journey from the sky to the ground. Compile a class snowflake book using ePubEditor, reviewed here with their designs and writing. Measure the angles in their snowflake designs and discuss how geometry plays a role in nature and/or explore fractions by estimating how much of the original shape is cut away.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Snowflake Maker- Free Online Paper Snowflake Generator - playback.fm
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The Playback.fm Paper Snowflake Maker is a simple and interactive online tool that allows students to create digital paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes and patterns. Begin by clicking...more
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The Playback.fm Paper Snowflake Maker is a simple and interactive online tool that allows students to create digital paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes and patterns. Begin by clicking on the triangle to create a path, and then make a closed path. When finished, click generate to create a snowflake. Download, print, or share snowflakes using the URL. It's a fun and engaging way to explore symmetry, geometry, and creativity without the need for physical paper. Students can design their snowflakes, preview their patterns, and download or print their creations. This tool is excellent for art, math, and winter-themed activities, helping students understand rotational symmetry and patterns in an easy, hands-on way.
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tag(s): geometric shapes (138), patterns (70), snow (22), symmetry (31)
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Have students create digital snowflakes and analyze their lines of symmetry. They can print out and cut their designs to create a classroom winter display. Have students compare their digital snowflakes to traditional paper-cut versions. Challenge students to estimate what fraction of the paper is cut away. Have them measure and record the angles of their cuts. Students can design a unique snowflake and then write a short poem or descriptive paragraph about it, incorporating figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification. Create a class book using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Paper Snowflake Maker - Dan Gries
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K to 5
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The Paper Snowflake Generator is an interactive online tool that allows students to create virtual paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes and patterns, just like traditional paper snowflake...more
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The Paper Snowflake Generator is an interactive online tool that allows students to create virtual paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes and patterns, just like traditional paper snowflake crafts. This tool is ideal for art, geometry, and symmetry lessons, as it allows students to explore rotational symmetry, patterns, and design concepts in a fun and hands-on way. It's ideal for classrooms with limited supplies or those incorporating digital learning activities. To "cut" the paper away, draw polygons (closed shapes) representing scissor cuts over the triangle on the drawing board to the right. Draw a polygon by clicking on the board to create vertices, and close the polygon by clicking on the first vertex. Teachers can integrate it into math lessons on fractions, symmetry, and transformations, or use it as a creative winter-themed activity. Encourage figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification) to describe their snowflake. Assign a math investigation where students explore fractions and angles in their snowflake designs.
tag(s): fractions (167), geometric shapes (138), snow (22), symmetry (31)
In the Classroom
Have students create digital snowflakes and analyze their lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry. Ask students to count the number of folds and cuts, then predict the final shape before revealing it. After designing snowflakes, students can write a poem inspired by their creation. Students can present their findings in a short math reflection and could create a class collection in Google Slides reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition - Smithsonian Science Education Center
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4 to 8
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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition is a fun and educational game that explores how to build healthy meals using nutrition guidelines from countries worldwide. Aligned with...more
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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition is a fun and educational game that explores how to build healthy meals using nutrition guidelines from countries worldwide. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the game encourages global awareness and healthy eating habits. It is device agnostic and can be played on any device with a web browser or downloaded as an App from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. To extend learning, the site also offers a recipe book and a customizable meal template after completing the educational activities.
tag(s): game based learning (257), nutrition (134), united nations (7)
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Have students use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a recipe book. Students can use Dotstorming, reviewed here to vote on which food or country was their favorite to visit. Finally, students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to virtually visit the countries featured in the game.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Snowflake Generator - Transum Mathematics
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3 to 12
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The Transum Snowflake Generator is an interactive math tool that allows students to explore fractals, symmetry, and patterns by creating digital snowflakes. This activity is ideal for...more
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The Transum Snowflake Generator is an interactive math tool that allows students to explore fractals, symmetry, and patterns by creating digital snowflakes. This activity is ideal for reinforcing geometric transformations, including reflection, rotation, and dilation. Students can adjust settings to observe how small changes impact the overall pattern, making it an excellent resource for discussions on similarity, problem-solving, and fractal geometry. In addition to creating freestyle snowflakes, you can participate in several challenges to develop snowflakes by following the provided directions. Teachers can use it for hands-on lessons in math, computer science, and art, engaging students in both creative design and mathematical reasoning.
tag(s): geometric shapes (138), patterns (70), problem solving (245), snow (22), symmetry (31)
In the Classroom
Have students design a snowflake and identify its lines of symmetry (folding lines where the design matches). Then, challenge them to create snowflakes with specific numbers of symmetrical sections (e.g., 4, 6, or 8). Introduce fractals by showing natural examples (such as snowflakes, trees, and ferns) and have students generate snowflakes at various stages of the design process. Compare their snowflakes and discuss how repeating patterns create complex designs. Have students design digital snowflakes and print them for a classroom display. Compare snowflake designs to traditional paper-cut snowflakes and discuss the difference between digital and handmade art.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Maths Escape Room - Twinkl Educational Publishing
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Twinkl offers a variety of math escape room resources designed to enhance student engagement through interactive problem-solving activities. These resources present students with themed...more
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Twinkl offers a variety of math escape room resources designed to enhance student engagement through interactive problem-solving activities. These resources present students with themed challenges where they must solve a series of math puzzles to "escape" or complete a mission. The activities cover various mathematical concepts and are available for different age groups, making them adaptable to diverse classroom settings. Teachers can utilize these escape room games to promote collaboration, critical thinking, and application of mathematical skills in an enjoyable and immersive environment.
tag(s): angles (48), collaboration (92), counting (61), critical thinking (152), digital escapes (29), equations (120), fractions (167), game based learning (257), negative numbers (13), numbers (109), order of operations (30), problem solving (245), puzzles (154), pythagorean theorem (18), ratios (48)
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Start the class with a mini escape puzzle where students solve a quick math problem to "unlock" the day's lesson. Divide the class into small teams and use a Twinkl math escape room challenge. Teams work through math puzzles, decoding clues to "escape" first. After completing a Twinkl escape room, have students design a math-based escape puzzles for their classmates, reinforcing math concepts through creative problem-solving. Connect escape room puzzles to real-world math applications, such as budgeting for a trip, measuring distances, or calculating time zones, to show students the practical use of math skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PhET Interactive Simulations - University of Colorado
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The PhET Interactive Simulations website, developed by the University of Colorado Boulder, offers free, research-based interactive simulations for teaching science and mathematics....more
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The PhET Interactive Simulations website, developed by the University of Colorado Boulder, offers free, research-based interactive simulations for teaching science and mathematics. These engaging simulations allow students to explore concepts in physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and math through hands-on virtual experiments. These PhET simulations are designed for elementary through college-level learners, and support inquiry-based learning and can be used for whole-class demonstrations, small-group activities, or independent exploration. The simulations are HTML5-based, making them accessible on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices without additional software. This resource is an excellent tool for reinforcing key STEM concepts in an interactive and visually engaging way.
tag(s): acids and bases (7), area (50), atoms (43), charts and graphs (171), electricity (60), fractions (167), functions (54), gravity (49), light (55), magnetism (36), matter (49), molecules (41), ph (2), probability (100), quadratics (27), simple machines (21), simulations (43), sound (74), space (236), STEM (333)
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Challenge students to explore a PhET simulation related to a current science topic, such as circuits, gravity, or states of matter. They can make predictions before interacting with the simulation and record their observations to compare with their initial ideas. Give students a scavenger hunt worksheet with specific challenges to complete in a simulation (ex., "Find a way to make a circuit light up" in the Circuit Construction Kit). Students design a virtual experiment using a PhET simulation. They choose a variable to change, make a hypothesis, run multiple trials, and record their results in a data table or graph before sharing their findings. After using a PhET simulation, students discuss or write about real-world applications of what they learned (how forces affect roller coasters, how molecules move in different states of matter) and present their findings using Visme, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachRock - Rock and Roll Forever Foundation
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth...more
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Rock your lessons using popular music and pop culture to engage students. The standards-aligned lessons provide interdisciplinary connections using music as the starting point for in-depth explorations and guided activities. Use the search feature to find lessons and collections sorted by subject, music genre, type of activity, and topic. Subjects range from Civics to CTE to STEAM to Art/Design and many others. Each lesson begins with an essential question and includes procedures, student handouts, and videos.
tag(s): artists (88), cross cultural understanding (177), dance (40), empathy (42), jazz (16), musical instruments (55), social and emotional learning (129), sociology (23), STEM (333)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free lessons to find standards-based lessons and activities for many content areas. Encourage students to find additional examples of connections to history (or another subject) made with pop music and pop culture. Use Padlet, reviewed here to curate and share ideas and resources. Add your own resources to create interactive presentations using NearPod, reviewed here or Pear Deck, reviewed here. Include videos, animations, quizzes, and more as part of your presentation. Extend student learning by asking them to create podcasts using Buzzsprout, reviewed here to tell the story of how music and pop culture influenced different historical events.
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Cyark
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K to 12
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Visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial is typically out of reach for most classrooms; however, a virtual visit is accessible to all. This site includes links to exhibitions, videos,...more
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Visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial is typically out of reach for most classrooms; however, a virtual visit is accessible to all. This site includes links to exhibitions, videos, a panorama tour, a 3D explorer, and more. Visit the lesson plans section to find lessons for grades K-12 that include several content areas, including math, science, and visual arts. Use the provided links to download individual lessons in a zip file. Lessons include correlations to national teaching standards.
tag(s): jefferson (20), landmarks (20), lincoln (66), photography (129), roosevelt (17), virtual field trips (130), washington (33)
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Add this site to your current resources for teaching about national landmarks or enhance learning by integrating the lessons into math, science, and visual arts as real-world models of your teaching topics. Include individual resources from this site, such as the 3D explorer on a Padlet, reviewed here to share with students. Take advantage of one of Padlet's "recipes" to automatically generate a video playlist, KWL chart, or choice board that encourages students to visit and learn about Mount Rushmore virtually. Extend student learning by asking them to show what they know using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here to create infographics, flyers, or travel brochures using information learned from their virtual visits.
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Sembl - Dan Finkel
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K to 6
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Sembl is a platform that shares curated tasks to teach and practice math skills in grades K-6. Create an account using your email and select the grades you teach. Find ...more
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Sembl is a platform that shares curated tasks to teach and practice math skills in grades K-6. Create an account using your email and select the grades you teach. Find available tasks in many ways, including by grade, type of task, math content, and task creator. Example tasks include slow reveal graphs, 3-act math problems, and puzzles. Select a task to open and view directions for use and launch the activity. Add any activity to your account as a favorite to find and use anytime.
tag(s): addition (125), charts and graphs (171), counting (61), critical thinking (152), decimals (86), estimation (33), fractions (167), geometric shapes (138), measurement (118), number sense (69), patterns (70), problem solving (245)
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Add Sembl to your teacher's toolbox of activities to support math instruction. Most tasks include links to extended directions and additional enhancements to extend student learning. Share activities on this site with parents to practice math skills at home with their child. Use Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to create a short tutorial on completing the task and sharing it with parents. Extend student learning by recreating tasks using student examples or data. For example, the 3-act math problem Lil' Sister asks students to compare the heights of sisters, recreate this activity using two students, and share on a simple website created using a simple one-page website maker such as Caard, reviewed here. Many activities share links to Google Slides, reviewed here, after opening the slides, choose to copy the file and change information to create a new activity that includes different data. Choose tasks found on Sembl to use during math station rotations, math family nights, or as homework activities.
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CK-12 Plix - CK-12
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K to 12
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Plix (Play, Learn, Interact, and eXplore) shares over 1,000 interactives, providing practice and exploring math and science concepts. Math topics range from adding whole numbers to...more
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Plix (Play, Learn, Interact, and eXplore) shares over 1,000 interactives, providing practice and exploring math and science concepts. Math topics range from adding whole numbers to calculus concepts; science content includes biology, physics, earth, and life science, among others. Follow the directions found in each interactive to move the slider to show changes in each story problem or question. Plix integrates with several learning management systems, including Google Classroom, Schoology, and Canvas. Share Plix activities by creating a new class on the Plix site or assigning it to your learning management system.
tag(s): angles (48), area (50), atoms (43), charts and graphs (171), data (161), decimals (86), earth (188), earthquakes (50), equations (120), fractions (167), geometric shapes (138), integers (24), latitude (9), magnetism (36), molecules (41), oceans (137), planets (123), plate tectonics (28), prime numbers (25), probability (100), rock cycle (25), rocks (43), scientific method (50), seasons (56), simulations (43), solar system (122), statistics (115), STEM (333), Teacher Utilities (182), volume (33), water (100)
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Use Plix interactives as warm-up activities when teaching new concepts, as a computer center activity, or as an exploration activity for homework. If you are not using a learning management system, use the three dots located on the top bar to find different share options and embed code to use on websites. After providing exploration time, ask students to share their understanding of the content in the using Padlet, reviewed here. This is a link to Padlet's Help section for posting video or an image. Create a topic for students to add a video response that might include a demonstration of their computer screen as they discuss how the interactive works and share their understanding of the concept they explored.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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