Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Where Would It Be?
A lesson to help conceptualize fractions as numbers. Students work to see fractions as a part of a whole and a length.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: More Than One Name for a Fraction
We are all called by more than one name. Lets find out if fractions can be too!
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Measurement and Symmetry
Second graders use a variety of measurement tools to measure both small and larger distances.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Making Triangles
Understand the mathematical meaning of a triangle and the idea of congruence, or sameness, in geometry.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Moving Along in Hundreds
The Common Core standard is that students understand that the numbers 100, 200, etc. represent so many groups of 100.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Eating Fractions
Second graders read fractional amounts and measure food to make a trail mix.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Doubles and Halves Are Patterns Too
Can you double an odd number? Can you cut it in half? Patterns in doubles and halves help to answer these questions.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Bus Station: Fractions (Halves)
Students will complete learning games to practice fractions.
Rice University
More Fun Fractions
In this site, pattern blocks are used to explore fractional relationships among shapes.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Fractions Introduction Game
This math game is a basic introduction to fractions. Students analyze the number of highlighted parts of the whole and choose the correct fraction that represents the picture. Their score is recorded.
Scholastic
Scholastic Lesson Activities: Model With Manipulatives
Two fraction activities are highlighted at this one page website. Both use manipulatives to help students begin to understand the basic concepts of fractions.