Showing posts with label measuring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label measuring. Show all posts
Friday, April 28, 2017

Racimals

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I wish I could take full credit for this project idea, but it was inspired by an article I saw in my nephew's Highlights ma...
Sunday, October 2, 2016

Cryptozoology: Learning with Cryptids

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Kids turn into cryptozoologists and study 3 cryptids closely: Sasquatch, Loch Ness Monster and Chupacabra. Then they create a field repo...
Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Entomology: Cross-Curricular Learning

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Kids have fun investigating insects in their natural habitat! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VSK6HrKelgtudsf66-B3jeZ8On5L4Ywh/vie...
Thursday, August 11, 2016

5 Olympic Activities

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Check out my post at We Are Teachers: 5 Olympic Activities that Integrate Core Subjects !
Monday, May 23, 2016

Mandala Math Art

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Check out my We Are Teachers post on integrating art and math by making mandalas !
Saturday, April 16, 2016

Measurement Recycled Garden

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Celebrate Earth Day by creating a class garden of upcycled flowers! Check out this math/art activity at We Are Teachers !
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Sunday, November 29, 2015

3D Collage: Measuring

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Give kids different colors of construction paper. They cut 1 inch (width) strips. Then, they use a ruler and cut their strips different le...
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Octopus Math

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Integrate math, art and science all in one craft! Kids create an octopus, while exploring division, fractions, and multiplication! First, ...
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Seed Investigation

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Click here for free printables:  Seed Investigation (+ Free Printables) ! Click here for a free lima bean dissection lab!
Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Post-It Note Area/Perimeter

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Have you used post-it notes for a creative math lesson yet?!  They're a fantastic tool to introduce the concept of area and reinforce ...
Sunday, October 12, 2014

The Case of the Missing Sides!

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Students transform into Perimeter Detectives as they try to solve The Case of the Missing Sides! After they figure out the unknown side l...
Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Bubble Gum Exploration

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Cross-curricular learning with bubble gum: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MNYQ30GsdJD1oSyImNqL73bFqz-HYGfS/view?usp=sharing Math: Gra...
Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Centimeter Crawl

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Have a race with your plastic figurines!  Students pick a card, measure using the number on the card, and create a path. Whoever reach...
Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Kandinsky Math

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Fractions - Students create a grid and divide the paper, exploring unit fractions.  Multiplication - They create an array of concentr...
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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Asymmetrical Starburst

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Students explore geometry and art by creating asymmetrical starburst designs! 1. Draw a line segment 3 to 5 inches long in the cen...
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Friday, April 4, 2014

Mathematical Op Art

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Students use their math skills to create op art! First, have students come up with a measurement for their line spacing between their par...
Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Tape Resist Measuring Art

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materials: - painter's tape - ruler (inches) - tempera, acrylic, or water color paint (or other medium: crayons, markers,...
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Friday, August 2, 2013

FOAM Math

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This math experiment comes from Growing in 5th Grade ! Kids compare the suds created by different dish soaps. They add 1/2 cup water and...
Thursday, July 25, 2013

Mr. Evaporation

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Have kids construct an Evaporation Cup Man or Lady! Check out  Miss Klipfel's  first grade evaporation project! Kids decorate a cup, a...
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Monday, July 22, 2013

Paper Chain Gang

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Kids are given 5 strips of paper. They write something they are really good at on each of their strips. They link their strips together to...
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